1. Something for Everyone - Whole Community Volunteer Approach
NJ VOAD 2018 Conference
Michele Epifani, Volunteer Center of South Jersey
Rowena Madden, Governor’s Office of Volunteerism
Araif Yusuff, Islamic Relief USA

2. Our purpose?
The Volunteer Center promotes volunteerism in the region and connects both individuals and businesses with opportunities to serve.

3. Connect & Serve 2,600+ Registered Volunteers NPO post Volunteer Needs
Create profiles (causes, favorites, etc)
List skills and certifications
Option to be contacted in the event of emergency or disaster
Track hours
NPO post Volunteer Needs

4. National and Local Days of Service

5. Upcoming Events Taste of Community sjvolunteers.org/toc
South Jersey Family Day of Service
sjvolunteers.org/fds

6. COAD Connection
Supporting Camden, Gloucester, Salem and Tri-County COADs
HELPNJNOW.ORG and Volgistics – managing spontaneous unaffiliated volunteers post-disaster

7. #sjvolunteers #volunteernj
Thank you!
sjvolunteers.org
@sjvolunteers
#sjvolunteers #volunteernj

8. Summary of 2012 Grants Volunteerism in a Disaster Response Context
$ 28.5 million does not include:
Operational Expenses

9. Background & Overview

10. Training & Outreach

11. Utilization of Volunteers :
Response
Recovery.

12. Retention of Volunteers

13. Community Engagement

14. Governor’s Office of Volunteerism
Agency Overview
Managing post-disaster volunteers:
Volunteer Management Annex
AmeriCorps

15. Audience Participation & Sharing
In what ways have you engaged volunteers during "blue sky" times to support preparedness and other activities?
What are some meaningful roles and opportunities for individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs to serve as volunteers?  
How does your organization recognize and retain volunteers and/or when you've volunteered, what keeps you coming back? 

17. Contact Information for Presenters:
Michele Epifani, Volunteer Center of South Jersey -
Rowena Madden, Governor’s Office of Volunteerism -
Araif Yusuff, Islamic Relief USA -