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Volunteer Management
We will begin in a moment
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THE CLIFF NOTES
Sandra [email protected]
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Volunteer Centers of Michigan
Provides resources to volunteer centers across the state in their efforts to address key community issues.
www.mivolunteers.orgwww.mnaonline.org
Michigan Community Service Commission
The state’s lead agency on volunteerism working to build a culture of service by providing vision and resources to strength communities through volunteerism
www.michigan.gov/mcsc
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Volunteer Centers of Michigan.mivolunteers.org
• 1. Go to Resources Tab
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COMING in SEPTEMBER--ENGAGEMnaonline.org
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STRATEGIC PLANIncreased
Service Delivery
Strong Volunteer Management
STRONG VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT: The strong focus on recruiting, expectations setting, training, matching volunteers with opportunities and retention are critical.DELOITTE STUDY 2009
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Make the CONNECTION
ORGANIZATION MISSION
VOLUNTEER SKILLS
ORGANIZATION PRIORITIES
VOLUNTEERMOTIVATIONS
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CONNECT THROUGH
• Mission & Impact– How will what they’re doing make a
difference?– Measure & Communicate Impact
• Personal Contact– Introductions– Small groups w/leader– Opportunities for interaction– Trained Staff
• Communication– Before, during, after
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BEGIN WITH A PLAN
BE STRATEGIC
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VOLUNTEER NEEDSORGANIZATION’S MISSION
Match Volunteer Interests & Skills to Opportunities
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Consider Volunteer Motivations
Consider what the volunteer is looking for– Why do people volunteer?– What are the benefits to the volunteer?– What are the barriers?
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POLL
Why do you volunteer?• Help others, serve my community• Network, Meet new people• Learn new skills• Use my skills• Other
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Consider Volunteer Motivations & Needs
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Recognize & Accept Limitations Family
Jobs
Friends
Health & Exercise
Hobbies
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Think DIVERSITY
Perspectives
Ideas
Resources
Advocacy
Funding Sources
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MAKE IT EASY TO VOLUNTEERCREATE AN ONLINE PRESENCE—UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY
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Online Recruiting Resources
• www.serve.gov
• www.idealist.org
• www.youTube.com
• www.volunteermatch.org
• Widgets
www.craigslist.org
www.facebook.com
www.handsonnetwork.org
Blogs
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•The organization’s reputation is your most important recruitment tool.
•Individuals want to work with organizations that are efficient and use their time well.
EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT
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Recruitment
SCREENING
ORIENTATION & TRAINING
SUPERVISION &
EVALUATION
RECOGNITION
Volunteer Management Elements
Planning
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Start with the position description
• What’s the connection to your mission?
• What are the potential target groups?– Who’s interests, needs and connections are a
likely match?
– What will create an appeal?
– Clearly identify expectations
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Volunteer Position Descriptions
• Individuals “self screen”
• Clear expectations• Basis for
recruitment• “Informed Risk”
Purpose
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BUILD A RECRUITMENT PLAN
• Young Professionals• Youth• Families
• New Skills• Networking• Exercise• Environmentalists
• Where will you find them?
• Print• Media• Online
• Clear, compelling statement of need
• How to help• Build from volunteer
position description.
Message Method
Target Population
Benefits & Features
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Clear Compelling Mission & MessageBenefits to volunteerDutiesCommunity needs being met
Use current volunteers—set up a committee
Identify Target MessageClear, Concise, Strong Call To Action
KEYS TO RECRUITMENT
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OUTREACH
Develop Materials
Identify effective media & distribution methods.
Go where they areKnow what they want
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CLEAR ON-BOARDING PROCESSAPPLICATION Through TRAINING
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POLL
How does your organization respond to volunteer inquiries?• Automatic email• Follow up phone call or email within a specific period of time by a
designated person• One designated staff member responds but there’s not timeline• It varies with the situation
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Inquiry Automatic email generated
Volunteer Manager
ORIENTATION
BACKGROUND CHECK
APPLICATION DENIED—SEND EMAIL
EMAIL GENERATED
VOLUNTEER LEADER
APPLICATION
SCHEDULED
FOLLOW UP emails
PROM
PTCO
NSI
STEN
T
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SCREENING
APPLICATION• Contact information• Interests & Skills• References• Information—
– Background Check Process
INTERVIEW• Make the connection• Assess interest & skills• Assess motivations• Make the match
– Organizational needs– Volunteer needs & skills
• Ask about– Job/task preferences– Motivations/recognition
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The Orientation
Whom am I serving with?
Create feelings of welcome, appreciation, inclusiveness
How will I be volunteering?
Set the stage
What is the purpose? How am I making a difference?
Identify the impact
Why am I volunteering?
Make the Connection
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THE VOLUNTEER HANDBOOKA Step Toward Risk Management
Primary volunteer reference source for information covered in orientation
• Organizational Structure, Contact Information• Marketing material & terms• Discrimination Policies, Reporting process• Termination procedures• Forms
– Liability release, publicity release, waivers, confidentiality agreement,
• Signature Page
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TUTORIAL & EXAMPLES/TOOLSHTTP://MANAGEMENTHELP.ORG/STAFFING/VOLUNTEERS.HTM#ANCHOR1406581
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TRAINING
• Power equipment, copiers, etc.• Safety• Training, age requirements, etc.
Equipment Use
• Restrooms• Food & Drink• Supervision, Leadership• Supplies
Resources
• Dress• Signing In & Out• Minors
Policies & Procedures
• Blood-born Pathogens• Equipment Storage• Weather, Environment, etc.
Safety
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Importance of Training Volunteers
Without proper training volunteers may: • Perform their duties poorly or step outside of their
boundaries
• Not take all proper safety precautions– Important step in risk management
• “Feel lost” while doing their task and not return
• Have a negative experience and tell others about it, thus undermining the image of the organization
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.SUPERVISION/EVALUATION
• Correct problems before they grow.
• Make the personal connection
• Evaluation/feedback--A two-way process– Answer Questions– Ask for input
• Considers not just abilities and attitudes, but organizational fit.– Not every individual fits every opportunity
• Look for the “good matches” and build on those.
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•Volunteer Reflections•Provides feedback and closure,•Makes the connection between the event & mission
•Communicate & Celebrate IMPACT•Recognize any special contributions
•“Make the Ask”—Continued InvolvementAsk—How would you like to share your skills and interests with us
Recognition
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REFLECTIONWhat?, So What?, Now What?
Structure time for volunteers to think and talk about experience.
Benefits:• Create a stronger sense of
accomplishment• Establish a deeper connection
to the community• Deepen volunteers’
understanding of the need for community engagement.
• Increase volunteers commitment to service.
Examples: • Group discussion
• At the end of the project• Through social media
• Tweeting or facebook responses
• Create a photo journal of the project
• Video
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MEASURE IMPACTConnect Volunteer Activity to Impact & Mission
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Number Volunteers
Hours Served
# Clients Served
#Services ProvidedLbs. Food# MealsStudent GPAStudent Attendance
Satisfaction SurveyVolunteersClientsStaff
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Maintain The Connection
• Communicate/follow up with volunteers
• Share the story– Media– Newsletters– Website– Pictures/video
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GETTING STARTED
What’s your first step?• Choose one position• Focus on & refine one step in
management• Recruiting from a new target group• Developing an orientation
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QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?
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Please respond to the evaluation that you will receive by email.
Your input is valuable
THANK-YOU