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Objectives CONNECT IMPACT SUPPORT YOU to resources available through HandsOn; YOUR program services SUPPORT YOUR agencies in successfully engaging volunteers by providing training and collaborative service opportunities. by linking you to a broad spectrum of volunteers;

HandsOn Greater Phoenix puts volunteers… History, impact, scope etc. … to work where they are needed most!

How does HandsOn help Valley organizations? Develop and implement custom, quality volunteer projects, Recruit and manage volunteers, Handle scheduling, Lends tools, supplies & technology, RO …which helps your organization meet your mission while saving time & money.

24,000+ Volunteers Our volunteers come from all walks of life, ages, backgrounds There is no typical volunteer profile All volunteers attend an online or in-person orientation Agree to abide by our Code of Ethics Best practices for working with children Annual BACKGROUND CHECKS for academic mentors and project leaders only – not general volunteers Verified Volunteers: only company in USA that is dedicated to volunteers. Option to share background checks between organizations. KB

Partnership Opportunities Calendar Projects Done-in-a-Day Large Group Projects Annual Service Events (MLK, Serve A Thon, 9/11, Make A Difference Day) Corporate Projects / Business Services 3. AmeriCorps VISTA 4. Your Experience Counts Disaster Response Referral Projects Skilled Volunteer Program KB

Calendar Projects Direct service opportunity 1-4 hours in length Occurs regularly each month Most projects occur on weekday evenings or on the weekend. Designed to utilize episodic volunteers Led by a trained HandsOn Volunteer Leader KB

“The HandsOn Difference” HandsOn trains & equips project leaders to manage projects listed on the online calendar to ensure our partners have successful volunteer events. RO; PAUSE FOR QUESTIONS

Done-in-a-Day Large Group Projects Annual Service Events January: MLK Weekend April: Serve-A-Thon September: 9/11 Week of Service and Remembrance October: Make A Difference Day Business Services / Corporate Projects Meaningful service opportunities for Valley businesses Typically occur on weekdays Determined by employee interest & community needs Team builder for companies Chance for nonprofits to educate community about their mission KB

AmeriCorps VISTA HandsOn manages a team of approximately 20 VISTA members annually (since 2010): Members serve full-time for one year in nonprofits and government agencies, Goal to build capacity within organizations in programmatic infrastructure. (There is a fee involved.) Summer Associates Program for brain-gain activities / summer learning- loss prevention. (There is NO fee involved.) KB; PAUSE FOR QUESTIONS

Your Experience Counts Academic mentors for grades 3-6 HGP recruits, trains and manages volunteers Provide individual attention in reading, writing, math & science Commit to a minimum of 2 - 20 hours during the school week Serve Title I schools in Phoenix, Mesa and the West Valley RO

Disaster Response Arizona Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (AZ VOAD) Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) Trainings Help manage spontaneous volunteers in the event of a disaster TB

Veteran homeowner in need of home improvements. Submit an application Veteran homeowner in need of home improvements? Submit an application! Most renovation projects take place September 11 - November 11, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. TB

Referral Projects & Skilled Volunteers Advertise your agency’s self-managed projects on our website! Festivals, Walks or Runs, or other events generally fall in this category. Projects that require a volunteer with specific skill or talent (carpentry, graphic design, artist, technology, etc). TB

Contacts Calendar Projects: chris@handsonphoenix.org Annual Service Events: Steve@handsonphoenix.org (MLK, Serve-A-Thon, 9/11, Make A Difference Day) Corporate Projects / Business Services: Chris@handsonphoenix.org AmeriCorps VISTA: Blain@handsonphoenix.org Your Experience Counts: Mike@handsonphoenix.org Disaster Response: Todd@handsonphoenix.org Referral Projects & Skilled Volunteers: Todd@handsonphoenix.org Technology Questions: Todd@handsonphoenix.org KB. Open up to questions after. We will send a copy of this webinar ppt via email after we finish up today.