Checklist for an Energetic Volunteer Workforce
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A checklist for an energetic volunteer force
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Plug in Increase Value Increase retention Increase acquisition
1 – Commit! In your strategic plan / mission / objectives
PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONGOAL: ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE OBJECTIVE (3): IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBER ENGAGEMENT.
2 - Map out your volunteer opportunities. Two key elements are pathway & matrix
Pathway5 - Strategic Volunteers Leader
4 - Experienced Volunteer Leader
3 - New Volunteer Leader
2 - Learning Volunteer
1- Prospective Volunteers
MatrixPosition Type of
CommitmentSkill/
Knowledge Level
Individual/Group
Location Time Commitment
Key Tasks
Position e.g., Governance, Standing, AdHoc
e.g. Vol level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
e.g., Virtual, Teleconference,Face-to-face
Est. number of hours req’d or term, temporary, occasional, interim
List
Writer AdHoc Vol Level 1 Individual Virtual 1-3 hours Write e-letter article of 300 words
Committee Chair
Governance Vol Level 4 Group Combo 1-yr term (list key tasks)
3 - Create a plan. Famous quote by Lewis Carroll: If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.
AADE’S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM VISION :
AADE HIGHLY VALUES ITS VOLUNTEERS WHO, BY THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE
PROFESSION, GUIDE AND ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT
AND FURTHERANCE OF OUR MISSION.
4 – Job descriptions – every piece has its role, its rules, its movements
WHOWHAT
WHEREWHENWHY
5 - “Hire” a Volunteer Talent Scout
THE NEW NOMINATING COMMITTEE
6 – Adhocracy – or call is micro-volunteering or episodic … by any name its about offering a variety of position types.
Why this is important to consider … Decision to Volunteer (ASAE) study
7 – reward & recognition; focus on respect, appreciation, recognition, thanks
Recognize effortReward results
8 – Metrics – outcomes for all your programs. Do you know how volunteering is supporting, effecting your efforts? Are you evaluating volunteers? Are you measuring engagement?
Switch from giving direction to defining the goal
9 – Someone in charge – but everyone on board.
ASID created links between
departments and volunteer roles
10 - it’s a different volunteer out there so remember than and play to it
Volunteers are Pro-Social
Its about the cause,
the people … and me
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Citizens
Questions …
Let’s connect … Phone: 301.725.2508Web: www.marinermanagement.comTwitter: @peggyhoffmanLinkedIn: Peggy Hoffman