You’re likely to require the volunteer to have:

• Experience at a senior level in the relevant field e.g. marketing, sales, finance, management
• Experience in leadership, management or coaching (optional but beneficial)

The pro bono professional will deliver the following:

• A set number of advisory sessions with you or member of your organisation (eg fortnightly or monthly)
• Provide advice on the topic area and feedback on ideas and planned activity

Hours for a project like this will vary depending on the timeframe agreed.

Step one: Introductions

The not for profit staff member meets with the volunteer to discuss the objectives for the advice.

Likely time commitment for volunteer: one hour for initial meeting

Step two: Advisory sessions

For example, three one-hour advisory sessions are held once a month

Likely time commitment for volunteer: three hours for advice, plus one hour for any preparation or reflection

Identified a person that would benefit from support from a senior professional in a particular specialty, and can articulate the purpose of this.