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Managing Volunteers,  Successfully.  Jordan Thompson Programme Director Student Volunteer Connections University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario esurio 2009 Volunteer Recruitment & Management
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The Volunteer  Management Bridge (VMB)
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Organize.
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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Organize. 8/10  volunteers do it to use  their skills & experiences 70%  of students volunteer to develop skills & experiences The average volunteer donates  3  hours a week of their time
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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Staff | Recruitment Other ways to recruit Media partners (Newspaper, radio, TV, website) Posters/banners/flyers Bulletin board posts Volunteer centre Social Networking Piggyback  Networking: Residence Councils College Govโ€™s Residence Services Student Union Departments Clubs
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Staff | Recruitment Of people who do not volunteer, 29% say they just donโ€™t know how to get involved.
Staff | Interviewing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Direct | Train education development energy you More Effort Effort All Aboard the  Training  Train.  Toot  Toot.
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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Direct | Train Reasons for Volunteering 97%  Believe in the cause of the organization 63%  have been affected by the issue
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Direct | Train 45%  of communication takes place without the aid of words ONLY  35%  of what is being said is understood
Direct | Supervise ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Direct | Supervise ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],With motivating volunteers, you too receive motivation as your dreams span closer to realities.
Direct | Supervise ,[object Object],[object Object]
Direct | Supervise ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Address situation ASAP, donโ€™t let it build.
Assess.
Assess. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The only way to reach the stars, is to build on top of past foundations. Donโ€™t Re-invent the wheel.
Recognition.
Recognition. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Of all people who stopped volunteering  45%  felt their work was unappreciated
Recognition. The Meat and Potatoes of Volunteer Recognition The Potatoes (Small things) The Meat (Big Things) Call volunteers by name Listen to Suggestions/Comments Remember special occasions Thank you cards Designated coat racks/storage Funny notes during stressful times Refer to volunteers as staff Fun posters around organization Clean/comfortable climate Accessibility Suggestion box Open Communication Referrals/ References Banquet Awards/scholarship Volunteer of the day/month/year Socials  Pot luck Field trips Chart of $ value of volunteer efforts Keep track of hours  Reassignment Chances for advancement Staff Support  Child care Networking opportunities
Climate.
Climate. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Resources. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Check out your local Volunteer Centre or Student Leadership outlets on-campus

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  • 1. Managing Volunteers, Successfully. Jordan Thompson Programme Director Student Volunteer Connections University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario esurio 2009 Volunteer Recruitment & Management
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