The Gift of Volunteers Mary J. Foley Advancement Services – OCS/OSD Foley Consulting, Inc.

THANK YOU!

Why Volunteer?

Time is Money Time + Money Donors Volunteers

Who Wins? The Volunteer The School The Children

Priority Areas Recruitment Orientation/Training Motivation/Recognition

Step 1: Identification of Need Step 2: Job Description Duties/Responsibilities Contact Schedule Benefits Priority Policy Needs of School vs. Needs of Volunteers

Gifts & Talents Inventory √ I can do this! √ I can do this with training! √ I can find someone else to do this!

Parent Records Occupation Employer Who Else? Alumni Alumni Parents Parishioners –Young Adults –Empty Nesters –Seniors Teachers’ Friends New Parishioners New Parents Pay Special Attention to….

Step 3: Invitation Personal Contact Phone Call Letter Bulletin/Flyer/Newsletter Internet/ To whom can they not say no?

Step 4: Acknowledgement Immediate Sincere The Ignored Volunteer Syndrome

Step 5: Volunteer Orientation/Training Expectations Impact Expenses Introductions Tour Materials Q & A Specific Skills Project History

Step 6: Volunteer Motivation & Recognition Timing/ Frequency Group Events Ongoing Reinforcement & Appreciation Welcome to the Thank You Committee Meeting

Volunteer Satisfaction Quality of Job Assignment Treatment by Staff

“…to do good and communicate, forget not…” Hebrews 13:16

Development Prayer Let this ministry of development be successful by blessing us and giving us the courage to tell the story of Catholic education with boldness, conviction, commitment and love.

Remember… “Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give their life’s blood. But everyone has something to give.” Barbara Bush “In about the same degree that you are helpful, you will be happy.” Karl Reiland