Voluntary sector publications

• Directory of National Voluntary Organisations and Other Agencies

  The Directory of National Voluntary Organisations is a comprehensive directory listing 575 voluntary organisations in Ireland and related public agencies with descriptions, contact details, publications, email and websites.

  Copies can be ordered from the Citizens Information Board at a cost of €12 (+p&p). Download an order form

  Directory of National Voluntary Organisations 12th edition (pdf)

• Managing Volunteers: A Good Practice Guide

  Managing Volunteers: A Good Practice Guide provides information on good practice for the wide range of voluntary and statutory organisations that involve volunteers in their work. The materials included in the guide can be adapted by individual organisations to help them develop volunteer policies suited to their needs. The content includes guidelines on recruitment, training and support of volunteers. It also provides information on good practice for the wide range of voluntary and statutory agencies in Ireland.

  Managing Volunteers - A Good Practice Guide

  Managing Volunteers - A Good Practice Guide (pdf)

  Publication date: July 2008

  
  

The Citizens Information Board has produced a number of documents of relevance to Citizens Information Services and to other voluntary organisations. These documents include company law guidelines, a guide to the roles and responsibilities of a Board of Directors and a guide to good governance.