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7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - We also walk dogs... (

7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - or birds...

7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - Volunteers Rock!

7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - 2 nd Annual Art Show

7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - 2 nd Annual Art Show (cont.)

7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - Back to Class Bash

7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - Committee Sign-Ups

7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - Just a little party

 Why have volunteers? What do volunteers receive for volunteering? Guidelines for working with volunteers. Getting from here to there – assessing your organization and setting goals. How to recruit volunteers. What makes an effective volunteer group? Questions for discussion... Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - Overview 7/26/1310

 Builds organizational strength. Member volunteers can promote the group because they believe in it. Volunteering is a personal choice, not a job. Using volunteers extends the resources of the group. Volunteers provide valuable input for leadership & staff. Sustainability. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - Why have volunteers?

 Volunteers gain from their experiences. Sense of giving back. Express your values in activities that are meaningful. Build relationships. Gain an insiders knowledge of the organization. Increase knowledge/awareness and learn new skills through networking with other knowledgeable peers. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - What do volunteers receive for volunteering?

 Match the job to the volunteer: evaluate the requirements of the job to be filled skills or knowledge required time commitment benefits to the volunteer Clearly define expectations: develop detailed job descriptions for each volunteer position 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - Guidelines for working with volunteers.

 Provide appropriate training and information. Assure appropriate follow up. Thank and recognize volunteers. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - Guidelines for working with volunteers (cont.).

 Assessing what you already have in place and making plans for building a good core of engaged volunteers. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - Getting from here to there – assessing your organization and setting goals.

 Publicity Surveys New Members Volunteer Job Fair 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - How to recruit volunteers.

 Willingness to serve. Ability to serve. Something of value to contribute. Ethical cooperative. Reliability. Leadership and communication skills. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - What makes an effective volunteer group?

 Do you use volunteers? Do you have a volunteer committee? What are their responsibilities? Responsibilities of the committee chair? Do you offer a “volunteer orientation”? How do you identify and recruit volunteers? How can the organization determine who has the requisite skills to do a particular volunteer job? Should an organization have an inventory of volunteers? How do you avoid volunteer burn-out? 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - Questions for discussion...