1. talks! Managing IT Volunteers Audio is only available by calling this number: Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Sponsored by

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3. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Continue the conversation Twitter hashtag: #tsitvol Ask follow-up questions in the Volunteers & Tech Forum: –forums.techsoup.org/cs/forums/22.aspx

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5. talks! Managing IT Volunteers Facilitator:Kami Griffiths, TechSoup Presenters:Jayne Cravens, Coyote Communications Sponsored by

6. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Today’s Speakers Volunteer: Becky Wiegand (TechSoup), Emily Inlow-Hood Kami Griffiths TechSoup Jayne Cravens Coyote Communications

7. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Agenda Introductions Interview with Jayne Audience Q&A About TechSoup

8. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 How IT Volunteers Help - Short-term Hosting a workshop for staff about how to use a particular tech tool (like Ready Talk!) Updating the virus software on everyone's computer Critiquing a web site re: accessibility, Helping to evaluate candidates for an IT-related staff position Identifying short-term IT-related assignments for other volunteers

9. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 How IT Volunteers Help - Long-term Providing all technical support for the org's web site, Developing and supporting a client database or internal wiki space for staff, Serving as an on-call help for computer and Internet- related problems, Developing and overseeing a tech-related strategic plan (software and hardware purchases for next 1 – 3 years), etc.

10. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Identifying Tasks Ask staff and volunteers about needs re: computer & Internet use for their jobs (what they want to know more about, what assistance they would like to have, etc.) Ask more than once: one-on- one, in groups, in surveys, in conversations, formally, informally, etc.

11. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Put Tasks in Writing Name of task Description of task Description of why task is important to the organization What staff member will be primary support for volunteer in task Description of what support staff member will provide (daily onsite or online meetings? Answer questions within 48 hours? work space?) Time frame for assignment (one month? three months?) Commitment from volunteer (onsite visit once a week? online meetings twice a month?)

12. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Trouble Putting Tasks in Writing? If so, then make that your first volunteer task in writing: Name of task: Help identify possible IT tasks for volunteers at our organization Description of task: Interview staff and volunteers about their use of IT, their training needs, etc., and identify specific tasks IT volunteers could help with Why task is important to the organization: Better using computers and the Internet will help our organization potentially serve more clients. etc.

13. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 How Will You Evaluate Candidates? Before you recruit, you must know how you will interview them, how you will screen them, etc. Prepare to respond to candidates quickly (within 48 hours) Do all interviews close together, within a few days, not weeks Ask for full CVs, examples of work and references Don't be afraid to say to a candidate, “I don't understand that tech term. Could you explain?”

14. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 More on Evaluating Candidates Ask the candidate about how he or she feels about working in an environment where computers and the Internet are not the priority in business operations (rather, clients are, or the mission of the organization), where financial resources are very limited, etc. Ask the candidate about his or her previous experience working with people who do not have a great deal of computer or IT knowledge Ask the candidate how he or she will know his or her services at the organization are successful/ beneficial.

15. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Recruiting Various web sites (volunteermatch.org, idealist.org, craigslist.org, etc.) Your local volunteer center Career centers and volunteer centers at local colleges and universities IT departments at large corporations in your area (cc the corporate giving officer as well) Your own org's web site Your current volunteers (and their families and friends), via word-of-mouth or their online social networking

16. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Support Your IT Volunteers As with any volunteer, tech volunteers will benefit your organization and have a great experience themselves if: –They have a robust task description with clearly-defined expectations –Their key contact person at the organization gives them the support (time and info) they need and Their emails and phone calls are returned promptly –They understand why their service to your organization matters –They are recognized and rewarded in the same way as any other volunteer (pins, pens, invitations, t-shirts, etc.)

17. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 More Resources Finding a Computer/Network Consultant –www.coyotecommunications.com/tech/consultants.html Short-term assignments for tech volunteers –www.coyotecommunications.com/volunteer/techvolideas.html Pro Bono / In-Kind / Donated Services for Mission- Based Organizations: When, Why & How? –www.coyotecommunications.com/volunteer/probono.html Volunteer management books & other resources –www.energizeinc.com

18. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Special Announcement Newly revised! Working with Technical Volunteers: –www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/ volunteers/page11651.cfm

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20. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Continue the Discussion… Ask follow-up questions in the Volunteers & Tech Forum in the TechSoup community: –forums.techsoup.org/cs/forums/22.aspx

21. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Get the Most Out of TechSoup At TechSoup, you’ll find a range of technology services to help your nonprofit: – Read helpful articles in our Learning Center – Request donated software, hardware, and online services – Join our community forums to learn from your colleagues – Browse upcoming events and conferences

22. Managing IT Volunteers Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392 Upcoming Webinar TeleGreening Your Work –Wednesday, May 6, 10:00 a.m. Pacific

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24. talks! Thank you! For more information contact: Kami Griffiths, kami@techsoup.org