1. Who Are Today’s Volunteers?
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2. What Are Their Key Characteristics?
Vested
Interested in
career/professional
development
Interested in doing
something for our
Time-constrained profession / cause
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3. What are the doorways …
Personal Ask
Face-to-Face encounter
Connection
and barriers?
Time
Location
Meaning
The Internet Society - celebrating 20 years “Imagine, Plan, Act!” Global Chapter Leaders Workshop
4. Where Can I Find Volunteers?
• In your business
• Through your vendors,
colleagues & peers
• Through other volunteers
The Internet Society - celebrating 20 years “Imagine, Plan, Act!” Global Chapter Leaders Workshop
5. How Do I Sign Them Up?
Start small
The Internet Society - celebrating 20 years “Imagine, Plan, Act!” Global Chapter Leaders Workshop
6. What Will They Do?
Think outcomes, not titles
The Internet Society - celebrating 20 years “Imagine, Plan, Act!” Global Chapter Leaders Workshop
7. How Will They Succeed?
• Clearly defined task
• Measurable outcomes
• Training
• Continuous communication
• Coaching
The Internet Society - celebrating 20 years “Imagine, Plan, Act!” Global Chapter Leaders Workshop
8. How Will We Celebrate Success?
Recognize effort Reward results
The Internet Society - celebrating 20 years “Imagine, Plan, Act!” Global Chapter Leaders Workshop
9. Volunteers in Action…
ISOC Bangalore:
Empowering Young
Minds through
Internet & Computer
Education Project
The Internet Society - celebrating 20 years “Imagine, Plan, Act!” Global Chapter Leaders Workshop
10. TIME TO SHARE!
It’s a work in progress – all ideas are welcome!
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Volunteering contributes to workplace skills Volunteering has a generally positive effect on career Career related reasons important Top 3: Outside NA/US Important to help others – 4.09 / 4.41 Do something for professional/cause important to me – 3.85 / 4.15 Gain a new perspective on things – 3.83 / 3.88 Top way 1 st heard: asked by another volunteer or at a meeting/conference/event. Closely related was asked by staff member The Internet Society 02/04/13
Doorways: Personal ask, Face-to-face encounter, Connection Barriers: Time, Location, Meaning The Internet Society 02/04/13