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Volunteer
Service
Annual Report
2014
OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE SUPER! IN THIS ISSUE
We couldn’t do it without our
wonderful volunteers. It is no
secret here at SHELTER we
couldn’t meet the needs of
our clients without the helping
hands of our volunteers. You
help us achieve our duties to
our community. Volunteers,
we thank you all for your
kindness and hard work. Our
staff knows we couldn’t do it
without you. Your help
touches the lives of the men,
women and children with
diverse needs throughout our
campus. There is nothing more
rewarding than to work with
such passionate people who
come to our shelter wanting to
help those in need. We have
had wonderful volunteers
come through this past year.
Thank you to our business
groups and individuals who
come through every year with
donations that help us keep
our campuses stocked with
everyday hygiene products.
See page 5 for all of our
volunteer appreciations,
individuals, groups and
superstars.
Our Chase ballpark volunteer
thank you, recognition and
relaxation day was a hit.
Next year will be just as great.
Why our Volunteers Matter
and Opportunities
Why w e love and need our volunteers continued
support.
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Volunteer recognition
Don’t forget to checkout this section and give these
volunteers a specialthank you w hen you see them.
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Volunteer service has a value ($23.07/hr*)
In 2014 we had 1114 volunteers give 79,387hours
= $1,790,176.85
*http://www.independentsector.org/volunteer_time
$1,790,176.85
Why we depend on our volunteers
Nonprofits under strain from:
- Executive and Leadership retiring
- High turnover
- Economic crisis (grant cuts)
Without our wonderful volunteers our organization would be in crisis. They save us time and money.
Theyhelp us free up time to focus on other areas. The organization would have to spend less money on
its programs that assist our clients.
Example of projects they tackle. We have tones of clothing donations that come in on a daily basis.
Without our volunteers everydepartment would need to dedicate manpower to get our closet replenished,
cleaned and donations would need to be sorted. It was calculated there was 53,000 hours dedicated to
our clothing closet and donation center

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HEADING 4
Activity game night
ThisisBrad our activitiesplanner whojoined usin
August and hashad great reviewsforhisgamenights.
Thankyou Brad!
Currently looking for
Wearecurrently looking forafew morevolunteer
orientation representatives.
WHY PEOPLE VOLUNTEER
Socialize
Gain work experience
Stay Active
Corporate responsible
programs
Community involvement
35%
Overall volunteer satisfaction rate 2014
Measured by volunteer exit survey lets pick this
up.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit SHELTERAZ.ORG
Or
CALL Alexandrea Martinez
602-222-2222
Activities Planner –
Volunteer will plan activities for our
single men and women clients.
SHELTER Ambassador –
Representing SHELTER at outreach
events.
Such as volunteer, community and
agency fairs.
Leading SHELTER tours
This is a on-call assignment.
SHELTER Ambassadors must attend
a training to learn about our shelter
and route for tours.
Employment Specialist Aide–
Volunteer will assist the Employment
Services Department in searching
online for job leads, calling
prospective employers and posting
findings on job board within the
resource room. Volunteer may lead
job readiness and resume building
workshops. Volunteer will also
monitor websites SHELTER clients
visit.
Special Event –
Special Events Occur all during the
year. Volunteers interested in these
events will be put on an email blast
list. They will be contacted as the
events arise.
Volunteer Orientation –
SHELTER Services offers Volunteer
Orientations on the 1st Saturday and
3rd Tuesday of every month.
“A new wave of volunteer talent is
building. This surge in professional
people interested in putting their skills
to use creates tremendous
opportunities.“ (Eisner, Grimm Jr.,
Maynard & Washburn, 2009)
SHELTER needs to leverage on our
opportunites to use
volunteers achieve our
misson.
No nonprofit can
run without its
volunteers.
Volunteers
benefit from
learning new skills,
sharpening current skills,
socialize, gain work experience, and
stay involved with their community.
Treat our volunteers the way you
would want to be treated.
Volunteer Opportunities &
Benefits
Refer a family or
friend to volunteer
with SHELTER

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We need everyone on board to create a friendly volunteer
environment.
Volunteers come to help us. The Volunteer manager helps recruit
and up to the staff to treat them with respect and kindness to
retain them.
Introduce yourself and thank them for coming in and contributing
their time.
What it takes to recruit a volunteer.
Step we can take to attract and maintain volunteers
Determine
organization
need/
Revaluation
Train,
manage
and retain
Write up job
description,
what skills do
the volunteers
need and staff
engagement
Outreach
plan
Volunteer
Recruitment
Background
check
*if applicable
Info session
& Site tour

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Let’s hear it for!
Thank you to our number
one organization Xerox
and its team. This year
they raised barrels
literally of hygiene
products. This has
helped keep SHELTER
stocked for 6 month to
assist our SHELTER
clients stay clean.
Our number one volunteer who put it
a whopping 960 hours for 2014 is
Mrs. Laura Bell! She helps
wherever she is needed the staff
and clients love her. If you see Mrs.
Bell give her a great big smile and
thank you!
We appreciate all your help here at
the SHELTER. Mrs. Bell says she
likes to have something to do now
that she is a widow and couldn’t
imagine spending her time
elsewhere.