Identify Roles for Volunteer Involvement Developing Volunteers Module Name: Ellen Rowe Title: Community and Leadership Development Specialist

Begin with a Wish List What would you do in the organization if you had the time, money, talent, and other necessary resources? Your task: List up to six things you would like to accomplish if you had the resources.

Rank Order Your List Rank each item on your list from one to six based on their order of importance and/or projected time of completion.

Clarify Each of the Items WHYDo you want it accomplished? HOWWill you do it? WHENWill you do it? WHOWill be responsible? HOWWill you know when it is done?

Prepare to Position Description What are the tasks to be accomplished? What skills and abilities are needed? How much volunteer time will it take? What is the impact for the organization? What benefits can you identify for the volunteer engaged in the work?

Position Description Info Position Title Time Requirements Supervisor for the Position Position Responsibilities Basic Skills or Education Required Training Provided