Bite Size Volunteering

The Bite-Size ProjectRecognition volunteering changing

Detailed research of current trends

Project developed. Aim was to get community organisations on board.

Pilot projects implemented (test our theories).

Action- handbook- training- support

The Traditional Volunteer

• Regular attendance• Long term commitment• Often manual or low skill tasks • Sports clubs, school committees, op shops• Conforms to rules• Strong work ethic• Desire stability and structure• Willing to delay gratification• Loyalty

Generational DifferencesTraditional Volunteer Bite-Size Volunteers• Long Term• Regular attendance • Conformity• Altruistic – accept rewards

but not seeking them for self• Tolerant• Limited expectations – very

accepting of standards

• Short Term• Flexible attendance • Questioning• Altruistic to a point – want

something in return• Seeks recognition• Limited tolerance• Demanding a higher level of

professionalism

Accessing Bite-Size Volunteers

• Develop meaningful roles

• Provide flexible, short term projects

• Specific outcomes with a beginning / end

• Understand and adapt to generational differences

• Requires different / improved standards

• Professionalism

• Communication• WIIFM

Managing Volunteers

• Management’s support key to success

• Improve your volunteer management standards

• Communication

• Recognition essential

• Failure to meet expectations....

Potential of BSV• Achieve goals, dreams & solve problems

• Obtain quality consultation, skills & knowledge

• Overcome time & resource issues

• Limited only by your imagination