The orientation presentation will provide volunteers with information about the host organization, volunteer program, and how volunteers can contribute to the organization's mission. It will cover goals for orientation, examples of effective orientation steps, and tips for structuring orientation. The volunteer handbook is intended to answer volunteers' questions, provide accurate and inspiring information, and deepen volunteer commitment through establishing guidelines and expectations. It should be written to make the information engaging while also saving costs.
The Greater Hewitt Chamber is an active, growing organization comprised of local professionals and leaders dedicated to serving our community. We strive to be one of the highest performing chambers in service and community development in the state of Texas by providing quality information to members and visitors in the area. The Chamber works to build long-lasting relationships within the community and actively seeks opportunities to partner with local organizations.
Rotary Friendship Exchange: Enhancing The Rotary Experience Through Internati...Elizabeth Toms
On a Rotary Friendship Exchange, you’re never just a tourist.
You’re promoting greater international understanding,
building stronger cross-cultural relationships, enjoying
opportunities to explore vocations abroad, and even
developing international service partnerships. Get inspired
by previous exchange participants, meet prospective
partners, and get involved as a host or visitor.
A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of people who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects. More than 8,500 corps are working in over 90 countries, in urban and rural areas, and in both developed and developing regions. Discover how you can organize an RCC and make an extraordinary impact in your community.
Clubs face different challenges depending on their size. Does
your club have 30 or fewer members? Should you stay small,
should you grow, or should you merge with another club?
Share your experiences and get ideas from others facing
similar issues in this idea exchange for small-club members
and leaders.
The Greater Hewitt Chamber is an active, growing organization comprised of local professionals and leaders dedicated to serving our community. We strive to be one of the highest performing chambers in service and community development in the state of Texas by providing quality information to members and visitors in the area. The Chamber works to build long-lasting relationships within the community and actively seeks opportunities to partner with local organizations.
Rotary Friendship Exchange: Enhancing The Rotary Experience Through Internati...Elizabeth Toms
On a Rotary Friendship Exchange, you’re never just a tourist.
You’re promoting greater international understanding,
building stronger cross-cultural relationships, enjoying
opportunities to explore vocations abroad, and even
developing international service partnerships. Get inspired
by previous exchange participants, meet prospective
partners, and get involved as a host or visitor.
A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of people who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects. More than 8,500 corps are working in over 90 countries, in urban and rural areas, and in both developed and developing regions. Discover how you can organize an RCC and make an extraordinary impact in your community.
Clubs face different challenges depending on their size. Does
your club have 30 or fewer members? Should you stay small,
should you grow, or should you merge with another club?
Share your experiences and get ideas from others facing
similar issues in this idea exchange for small-club members
and leaders.
Rotarians are our best brand ambassadors, and the ideal
spokespeople for communicating the value we bring to the
communities we serve around the world. Come learn about
the new public image resources you can use to increase
others’ understanding of Rotary and inspire them to take
action, or even become members.
Every year, Rotary conducts over 40 research studies. Many
Rotarians answer surveys but rarely find out the final results.
Hear highlights from some of Rotary’s most important and
interesting studies, and learn about the impact research is
making on our organization.
How do we move a good idea from dream to reality? How can we motivate ourselves and others to be people of action? It starts with the courage to ask. By actively inviting others to join us, we can amplify our voice and our impact. In this session, you will develop your personal action plan to motivate others, transform their thinking, and bring their ideas to life.
How can Rotaractors stay connected to Rotary? This session is designed to help Rotarians become mentors for Rotaractors and Rotaract alumni. Explore methods to engage with Rotaractors and help them feel part of the Rotary family, even after their time with Rotaract has ended.
Wherever your interests lie, chances are, you can find other Rotarians who share them. Rotary Fellowships are independent social groups in which members share a common passion. From cyclists to photographers, magicians to lawyers, these groups are a fun way to make friends, participate in projects, and share your enthusiasm for what you love. Enhance your Rotary experience by joining a fellowship!
If you have some experience with global grants and a firm
grasp on the basics, this session is for you. Learn how to
take the next steps toward developing a quality global grant
project, including conducting needs assessments and
making sure your project aligns with the areas of focus goals.
Today 46 million human beings are enslaved. Learn about
slavery and human trafficking, where and why it occurs,
and how Rotary projects are helping survivors. We’ll also
discuss ways to prevent this crime, and how your club can
take action.
Intended for district leaders who are responsible for organizing
grant management seminars, this session will provide tips for
organizing and running a successful event in person or online.
Introduction to QMUL Turkish Society at Queen Mary UniversityEngin Sicimogullari
In this presentation, mission, objectives and critical success factors of the society is mentioned. Also some information about the events organised by the society is included.
How can your club attract and engage young professionals in the work Rotary is doing? What does the next generation of leaders seek in a membership organization? We will discuss best practices, teach successful strategies, and share energizing stories of connections between Rotarians of all ages that will motivate you to incorporate these great ideas in your club and district.
Get insight into key messaging and new public image resources available to support your efforts to increase awareness of Rotary in your community. Learn how to adapt the People of Action campaign so it resonates locally, and how to use the new materials to support your club's strategic priorities.
The 2019 Council on Legislation is almost here. Join this session to discuss legislation that will be considered at the Council, plus get an update on the annual Council on Resolutions. This is a great time to hear opinions from outside your region and increase your understanding of the global perspective on legislation.
How can Youth Exchange participants remain engaged
with Rotary after they return to their home countries?
We’ll discuss avenues for continued involvement, including
Rotaract, Interact, ROTEX, and alumni associations. We
hope you’ll share your ideas as well.
Webinar slides from webinar recorded on 12 February 2019.
The Paul Harris Society has grown to over 21,000 members in 138 countries worldwide and 16% of donations to The Rotary Foundation come from this special group of members. Are you looking for ways to encourage growth in the society within your district or club? Or, new ways to keep society members engaged? If so, join us for a webinar hosted by the Foundation’s Annual Giving team, including Rotarian panelists, and get tips about how to recognize new Paul Harris Society members, engage them after they join and continually engage them for years to come. In addition, we will include a brief history of the Paul Harris Society along with an overview of updates.
During this webinar, you can expect to hear:
• Ways to promote the PHS in your clubs and districts
• How to recruit members
• Tactics for engaging and thanking PHS members
How can district leaders, many of whom serve in their roles for only one year, create and implement a plan for the future that benefits clubs over multiple yeas? This session will present best practices in multiyear planning, based on the experiences of district leaders in Zones 30 and 31, which cover parts of the U.S. South and Midwest.
Chartered in June 2015 with 50 members, the Waldo
Brookside Rotary Club in Kansas City, Missouri, USA,
currently has more than 70 members and welcomes an
average of three prospective members per meeting. How
did this vibrant culture develop and why does it continue
to grow? Learn about the findings of an online survey and
in-depth interviews with club members, and exchange ideas
for successful new club formation.
Rotarians are our best brand ambassadors, and the ideal
spokespeople for communicating the value we bring to the
communities we serve around the world. Come learn about
the new public image resources you can use to increase
others’ understanding of Rotary and inspire them to take
action, or even become members.
Every year, Rotary conducts over 40 research studies. Many
Rotarians answer surveys but rarely find out the final results.
Hear highlights from some of Rotary’s most important and
interesting studies, and learn about the impact research is
making on our organization.
How do we move a good idea from dream to reality? How can we motivate ourselves and others to be people of action? It starts with the courage to ask. By actively inviting others to join us, we can amplify our voice and our impact. In this session, you will develop your personal action plan to motivate others, transform their thinking, and bring their ideas to life.
How can Rotaractors stay connected to Rotary? This session is designed to help Rotarians become mentors for Rotaractors and Rotaract alumni. Explore methods to engage with Rotaractors and help them feel part of the Rotary family, even after their time with Rotaract has ended.
Wherever your interests lie, chances are, you can find other Rotarians who share them. Rotary Fellowships are independent social groups in which members share a common passion. From cyclists to photographers, magicians to lawyers, these groups are a fun way to make friends, participate in projects, and share your enthusiasm for what you love. Enhance your Rotary experience by joining a fellowship!
If you have some experience with global grants and a firm
grasp on the basics, this session is for you. Learn how to
take the next steps toward developing a quality global grant
project, including conducting needs assessments and
making sure your project aligns with the areas of focus goals.
Today 46 million human beings are enslaved. Learn about
slavery and human trafficking, where and why it occurs,
and how Rotary projects are helping survivors. We’ll also
discuss ways to prevent this crime, and how your club can
take action.
Intended for district leaders who are responsible for organizing
grant management seminars, this session will provide tips for
organizing and running a successful event in person or online.
Introduction to QMUL Turkish Society at Queen Mary UniversityEngin Sicimogullari
In this presentation, mission, objectives and critical success factors of the society is mentioned. Also some information about the events organised by the society is included.
How can your club attract and engage young professionals in the work Rotary is doing? What does the next generation of leaders seek in a membership organization? We will discuss best practices, teach successful strategies, and share energizing stories of connections between Rotarians of all ages that will motivate you to incorporate these great ideas in your club and district.
Get insight into key messaging and new public image resources available to support your efforts to increase awareness of Rotary in your community. Learn how to adapt the People of Action campaign so it resonates locally, and how to use the new materials to support your club's strategic priorities.
The 2019 Council on Legislation is almost here. Join this session to discuss legislation that will be considered at the Council, plus get an update on the annual Council on Resolutions. This is a great time to hear opinions from outside your region and increase your understanding of the global perspective on legislation.
How can Youth Exchange participants remain engaged
with Rotary after they return to their home countries?
We’ll discuss avenues for continued involvement, including
Rotaract, Interact, ROTEX, and alumni associations. We
hope you’ll share your ideas as well.
Webinar slides from webinar recorded on 12 February 2019.
The Paul Harris Society has grown to over 21,000 members in 138 countries worldwide and 16% of donations to The Rotary Foundation come from this special group of members. Are you looking for ways to encourage growth in the society within your district or club? Or, new ways to keep society members engaged? If so, join us for a webinar hosted by the Foundation’s Annual Giving team, including Rotarian panelists, and get tips about how to recognize new Paul Harris Society members, engage them after they join and continually engage them for years to come. In addition, we will include a brief history of the Paul Harris Society along with an overview of updates.
During this webinar, you can expect to hear:
• Ways to promote the PHS in your clubs and districts
• How to recruit members
• Tactics for engaging and thanking PHS members
How can district leaders, many of whom serve in their roles for only one year, create and implement a plan for the future that benefits clubs over multiple yeas? This session will present best practices in multiyear planning, based on the experiences of district leaders in Zones 30 and 31, which cover parts of the U.S. South and Midwest.
Chartered in June 2015 with 50 members, the Waldo
Brookside Rotary Club in Kansas City, Missouri, USA,
currently has more than 70 members and welcomes an
average of three prospective members per meeting. How
did this vibrant culture develop and why does it continue
to grow? Learn about the findings of an online survey and
in-depth interviews with club members, and exchange ideas
for successful new club formation.
Learn how to develop programs or link to existing services designed to help your tenants meet their goals and foster social inclusion and economic well-being.
Are we Support Providers or Community Organisations? Kate Fulton nov 16Kate Fulton
A workshop I held in New Zealand in November 16 - hosted by Manawanui with Avivo.
A topic that I'm keen to explore further - are Support Providers simple suppliers or organisations supporting Community?
Smart investing@your library: Program Models That WorkSmart investing
Smart investing@your library®: Program Models That Work, Sponsored by RUSA’s Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS), was presented at the ALA Annual Conference, 2012
Smart investing@your library grantees are at the forefront of financial literacy programs that reach all economic and interest levels.
Learn how they are creating models that use social media to capture attention, design games that appeal to kids, teens and adults, partner with social service agencies and market innovative school programs to provide unbiased financial education and resources. As more people need and want to learn how to manage their personal finances, these innovative libraries are leading the way.
Speakers: Paolo Melillo, Orange County Public Library (FL); Kurtis Kelly, Estes Valley Library (CO); Nelly Somerman, Schaumburg Township District Library (IL); Jim Blanton, Chesapeake Public Library (VA); Karla Heberlig, York County Public Library (PA)
Moderator: Susan Wolf Neilson, Wake County Libraries
In the nonprofit and charitable sector, the weeks between October 1 and New Year’s Eve is known as “The Giving Season.” Charities see a large amount of their donations come in at this time and special campaigns are in full force.
How does your organization prepare for this demanding and exciting time? This webinar provides you with tips, advice and ideas to make this year's Giving Season a smooth success!
Fighting Hunger Together: Recruit & Engage Volunteers in SNAP OutreachVolunteerMatch
One of the most effective ways to fight hunger is to ensure that your clients are enrolled in federal assistance programs. Mobilizing volunteers to assist with your SNAP outreach (formerly the food stamp program) is not only a great way to help meet your mission, but it's also rewarding for your volunteers. In this webinar we'll cover the steps for recruiting, training and managing volunteers in SNAP outreach. Sample position descriptions and recruitment plans will be provided. If you aren't yet engaging volunteers in this way, or if your looking for some new ideas - this session is for you.
How to effectively recruit volunteers is an important question. Online volunteer registration sites are one recruitment tool. There are several benefits in terms of promotion as online volunteer registration sites are being promoted through a variety of national organizations. A second major benefit afforded by some volunteer registration software is the ability to store and manage volunteer data. This presentation will provide a quick overview of several sites and the services they provide. We’ll also demonstrate how to register your agency and start posting opportunities to those that are free.
This presentation will present the steps to effective volunteer recruitment. Tips and techniques will be provided for each step including how to craft an effective messages and tips to consider when writing an online posting.
1. The ORIENTATION & HANDBOOK
The presentation will begin momentarily.
Please be certain that you have
speakers connected or dial in using the
phone number provided then enter the
access code followed by the # sign.
3. Michigan Community Service Commission, Michigan
Nonprofit Association, Volunteer Centers of
Michigan, Michigan Campus Compact, and the
LEAGUE Michigan with support from the Connect
Michigan Alliance Endowment Fund and the
Corporation for National and Community Service, are
proud to support the ENGAGE Volunteer
Management training series.
4. Goals
• Identify the purpose and importance of
the volunteer orientation and handbook
• Provide specific examples for each
step.
• Share tips and tools.
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5. Orientation & Training
Orientation
• Provides volunteers with information about the
organization, the volunteer program and how
volunteers fit into the mission of the organization
• Puts a face to the organization
• Facilitates the connection
• Insures that the volunteer has the
correct information.
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6. ―Orientation is the
process of making
volunteers feel
comfortable with and
understand the workings
of the organization…and
to let them understand
how they can contribute
to the purpose of the
organization‖
McCurley & Lynch, Volunteer
Management, 2006
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8. Consider:
• Number of people
to be oriented
• Number of
staff/volunteers
available to do the
orienting
• Prior experience of
the new volunteer
• Type of service—
length of commitment
9. Determine Organization
Structure Planning
• Large, formal vs. • Who will be responsible
Individual for the orientation?
• Determine time, place,
• Specified time and date and equipment/materials
vs. Part of first day of needed
service.
• Get the word out.
• Amount and type of • Determine the agenda
information to be and timeline
covered.
13. Meet Community Needs
• Organization’s Mission
• Volunteer’s Role, Volunteer Case
Statement
• Accomplishments
• Current Goals/Needs
14. SUBSTANDARD HOUSING
• 30% of income being paid
toward housing is considered
―affordable‖
• Approximately 24% of Appleton-
Neenah-Oshkosh residents pay
more than 30%.
• $21,400 is the income needed to
afford the average 2 bedroom
rental in the area.
• 60% of service occupations are
paid less than $21,400.
• $64,226 is considered at
―affordable‖ home for average
wages.
• Less than 4% of homes in
Appleton area sell at or below
525 First Street, Menasha
$60,000.00
Before--
16. A Simple, Decent, Affordable Home
• Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for
Humanity invites people of all
backgrounds, races and religions to build
houses together in partnership with
families in need.
• GFCAHFH is an equal opportunity lender
• GFCAHFH builds in
Winnebago, Calumet, Outagamie
Counties as well as Waupaca, New
London, Nichols, Hilbert, Chilton, &
Brillion.
• Habitat Homes are Energy Star and
Green Built Certified
19. The Organization
• Structure—board, staffing
• Brief History including accomplishments
• Contact Information
• Relevant partnerships/affiliations
– Funding Streams
• Clients Served, Selection Process
20. • Volunteer Positions
• Relevant Policies & Procedures
– Dress
– Responsibilities (Code of Conduct)
– Forms
– Schedule—Training & Service
– Evaluation & Performance Review
– Volunteer Benefits
– Communication Process
• Emails, newsletters, website, volunteer
registration site.
21. Orientation
Topics
Structure
How do you Make it Motivational?
Share Examples
22. The Orientation is
NOT Training
Training is specific to the position
or event
25. PURPOSE
• Risk Management
– Guidelines for Conduct
• Answers Questions
– Why should I volunteer?
– How will I be making a difference?
– What is this organization all about?
• Accurate Information
• Inspires and Motivates
• Deepens Commitment
– Step in Effective Recruitment & Retention
26. • Table of Contents
• Staff & Volunteer
Directory
• Orientation Materials
• Terms & Acronyms
• Rules, Policies,
Expectations
• Volunteer & Client Rights
• Volunteer
Separation/Dismissal
• Copies of Forms
• Sign-off Form
28. Unique & Evolving
This handbook will provide you with general
policies and practices of . You are
encouraged to familiarize yourself with the
contents of this manual, for it will answer many
questions concerning our organization and
outline how volunteers like yourself can
contribute. In order to retain necessary flexibility
in the administration of policies and procedures
reserves the right to amend any of the policies
and/or benefits described in this manual.
29. Make It Interesting
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful
lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. ~Dr.
Seuss
If you think you are too small to be effective, you
have never been in bed with a mosquito. ~Betty
Reese
Thank you for ―caring a lot‖. Your persistence is
appreciated. May you find that this volunteer
experience with ____ further enriches you.
30. THANK YOU
Please respond to the evaluation that you
will receive by email.
Your input is valuable
Join Us February 28 —
Volunteer Training and Supervision
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