Engaging the Virtual Volunteer Angela K. Palmier
What is it?????
What it’s NOT!!!! A substitute for traditional volunteering A legal form of slavery!!!!!!
A Virtual Volunteer Story
Today’s Preferences Skills and project based Meaningful/Impactful Creative/challenging Flexible or virtual Offer targeted experience or training Makes a difference
Today’s Expectations Freedom to research options/connect online Fast response time Less authoritative management/bureaucracy Professionalism Time is being used effectively
Why Should You Involve Online Volunteers?? Extends resources Immediacy Breaks down barriers FREE!!!! GREEN!!!
What can they do?
What’s stopping you? Fear? Technical Support? Resources?
Indiana Volunteer Hours in total equals million volunteer hours Source: volunteeringinamerica.gov
You need a plan!
Thank You!