Logic model describing objectives and scope of a new volunteer program.

1. 5. Strategies 6. Assumptions
Leverage the national public service trend The City of Somerville will fund the volunteer program at
levels that will allow the program to go to scale
Use Mayor Curtatone’s personal story as a volunteer to sell the
program City programs will see value in city-wide volunteer program.
Create volunteer positions that develop professional skills SomerServe will use Volgistics, redistributing administrative
work from the program coordinators to the volunteers.
Create networking opportunities within the program.
4. Influential Factors SomerServe Program Logic Model 3. Desired Results
President Obama’s call to Outputs:
1. Issue: 1000 Somerville residents
service – The national
momentum behind public service Lack of capacity at local city programs to scale up volunteer 5000 volunteer hours
is strong, and will help per year.
social services.
SomerServe gain critical mass.
Lack of comprehensive community service options Outcomes:
Mayor Curtatone’s Somerville residents are well-
on a city wide level
commitment to public service cared for through city programs.
– Mayor Curtatone is a strong Lack of consistent recruitment, on boarding, and
advocate of public service. His management of Somerville volunteers Somerville volunteers develop
support will pave the way to sense of community and
wide-spread support from the accomplishment through
city. 2. Community Needs Assessment volunteering.
Economic Crisis – The Clients of Somerville programs need services that rise Impact:
economic crisis has restructured to meet the evolving needs of the community. Somerville becomes a better
many workforces – volunteering place to work, live, play, and raise
is a great way to learn new Somerville residents need an opportunity to develop children. Somerville residents
professional skills. their community ties, professional skills, and personal lead rich lives full of enriching
relationships through volunteerism in their activities.
communities.