Volunteer Panel and Volunteer Power training

2. VOLUNTEER
POWER

3. CAPACITY & IMPACTFUL GOALS
 The concept of capacity and the effect of volunteers
 Creating impactful goals
 How much more could an organization do if
capacity were increased 2x, 3x, 4x …?

4. SLOW DOWN TO GO FAST!

5. 10 ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS
1. Conduct a needs assessment.

6. 10 ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS
1. Conduct a needs assessment.
2. Create position descriptions.

7. 10 ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS
1. Conduct a needs assessment.
2. Create position descriptions.
3. Create an application form.

8. 10 ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS
1. Conduct a needs assessment.
2. Create position descriptions.
3. Create an application form.
4. Recruit volunteers.

9. 10 ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS
1. Conduct a needs assessment.
2. Create position descriptions.
3. Create an application form.
4. Recruit volunteers.
5. Interview potential volunteers.

10. 10 ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS
1. Conduct a needs assessment.
2. Create position descriptions.
3. Create an application form.
4. Recruit volunteers.
5. Interview potential volunteers.
6. Create a volunteer handbook.

11. 10 ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS
1. Conduct a needs assessment.
2. Create position descriptions.
3. Create an application form.
4. Recruit volunteers.
5. Interview potential volunteers.
6. Create a volunteer handbook.
7. Provide orientation.

12. 10 ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS
1. Conduct a needs assessment.
2. Create position descriptions.
3. Create an application form.
4. Recruit volunteers.
5. Interview potential volunteers.
6. Create a volunteer handbook.
7. Provide orientation.
8. Provide training.

13. 10 ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS
1. Conduct a needs assessment.
2. Create position descriptions.
3. Create an application form.
4. Recruit volunteers.
5. Interview potential volunteers.
6. Create a volunteer handbook.
7. Provide orientation.
8. Provide training.
9. Recognize and reward volunteers.

14. 10 ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS
1. Conduct a needs assessment.
2. Create position descriptions.
3. Create an application form.
4. Recruit volunteers.
5. Interview potential volunteers.
6. Create a volunteer handbook.
7. Provide orientation.
8. Provide training.
9. Recognize and reward volunteers.
10. Develop leaders.

15. HOW DO YOU LINE UP?
Demonstrate that you are listening and paying
attention to ways that people can help and
opportunities for you to be of assistance.

16. KNOW YOURSELF!
Yes there is
room for
everyone!

17. KNOW WHAT IS BEING OFFERED

18. WHERE I FIT IN

19. IT IS THIS SIMPLE!
Position Description Name:
Reports to (position title, dept. or function)
Location of Work:
Goals:
Core Responsibilities:
(Use as many bullet points as needed, listing brief action-
oriented duties)
Qualifications/Requirements: Time commitment, fitness
level, experience, etc.

20. IT’S ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE
 Look at all jobs from the
perspective of clarity of role,
expectation and connection
to the mission of the
organization.
 It is important to have set
positions and schedules to
create as much stability as is
possible.

21. CREATE SMART GOALS
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time bound

22. Q&A