This was a power point I developed to show our shelter staff who work evenings and weekends, when volunteers come in to visit the seniors who temporarily live here at SOME\'s Dwelling Place. I did this training in March of 2009.

1. Volunteers and You
Working Together at
Dwelling Place

2. What do they do for us?
They lead Bible Studies
They make special celebration
dinners
They teach financial/budget
workshops
They visit on holidays
They decorate the sitting room

3. What does it mean to the
volunteers?
Gets them involved and contributing to a
concern or program they feel passionate
about
Sharpens their skills for future
employment
Gives them satisfaction of a job well done
Makes them feel they are part of a team
Helps them feel part of the community

4. Lets you do more and a broader
range of things than you thought
Helps you build a paid team that
feels appreciated, helped by
additional volunteer partnering
Allows your ideas to grow and take
root by including volunteers in your
thinking
Demonstrates your skill as a
supervisor

5. What’s in it for
Dwelling Place and ME?
Ask yourself:
– What job needs to be done?
– Can a volunteer do the job?
– Can I provide a welcoming
environment? HOW?

6. Qualities of a Welcoming Place

7. What does it take to fully use
the skills of volunteers?
Make sure the volunteers on your
shift are
– Supported
– Thanked
– Asked for input where appropriate

8. Skills of Good Monitor/Volunteer
Partnerships
They are upbeat and smile often
They communicate with each other
well – mostly in person
The monitor is ready for them when
they arrive, greets them warmly
The volunteers respect the monitors
Both are good listeners to the
residents