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Stage 1. Vision, goals and context
Important: take a step back to define what you want to achieve. Whether you're setting up a new peer support initiative or reviewing an...Read more

Stage 2. Designing your programme
Plan for success. Don't launch into setting up before you have clearly defined what your volunteer initiative needs to look like and how it...Read more

Stage 3. Setting up your programme
You've designed your programme. Now it's time to get it set up in the right way. Allow sufficient lead-in time. This section guides you...Read more

Stage 4. Delivering your programme
You've designed it, you've set it up and are now delivering your programme.

Stage 5. Reviewing and improving your programme
Things don't stay the same! It is a constant process of review and adaptation.