1. 2015 Muscle Walk Volunteer Pilot Event Update

2. Roll Call
Wednesday, December 05, 2018Wednesday, December 05, 2018

3. 2015 Volunteer Pilot Sites Central Division
Waco, TX (Marcie and Katie)
Lake Charles, LA (Tiffany and Charlay)
Northeast Division
Grand Rapids, MI (Jacquelen and Amanda/Christina)
Buffalo, NY (Sally)
Portland, ME (Ashley and Amber)
Toledo, OH (Robin and Tracy)
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

4. 2015 Volunteer Pilot Sites Southeast Division
Chattanooga, TN (Ashley and Linda)
New Smyrna Beach, FL (Suzanne and Chelsea)
Sarasota, FL (Erin and Chelsea)
Western Division
Tucson, AZ (Traci and Heather)
Santa Barbara, CA (Mirelle and Brittany)
Grand Junction, CO (Kendall and Alisha)
Boise, ID (Autumn and April)
Hawaii (Adrianna and Jade)
Seattle, WA (Shelli and Talia)
Madison, WI (Michelle and Kelsie)
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

5. Trouble Spots?
What issues (if any) are you having in getting your volunteer pilot event off the ground?
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

6. Volunteers & Confidentiality Update
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

7. Volunteer Committee Structure
Staff Partner
Event Chair
Family Team Recruitment Leader
Newly Diagnosed Families
Active Families
Families That Have Lost Loved One
Corporate/Healthcare Leader
Sponsorship Leader
Day of Event Leader
Inspiration Lead
Logistics Lead
Registration Lead
Day of Event Volunteers Lead
Online Fundraising Leader
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

8. Recruitment Status By Event Updates Since Last Call
For the 4 key leadership positions, please provide to the group the status of the following key roles and the background for each individual.
Event Chair
Family Team Recruitment Leader
Corporate and Healthcare Team Recruitment Leader
Sponsorship Leader
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

9. Committee Meeting Updates
The goals are already set for our events-now what?
Led by Event Leader Mission focused from the beginning.
Make It Fun
Break It Down
Flip Chart Frenzy
End With A Recap
Follow Up Between Meetings
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

10. 4 Tips For Better Volunteer Communications
1. Be Effective
Communicate often but if you aren’t getting responses from your volunteers, take a critical look at what you are writing. Clearly articulate your message.
Choose who the communication will come from (Event Leader).
Don’t overload volunteers with s. They’ll stop reading and miss the important stuff.
Weekly communication vs. daily/hourly. Focus on successes and actions with accountabilities.
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

11. 4 Tips For Better Volunteer Communications
2. Keep Them In The Know
Volunteers want to feel that they are a part of something.
When they get regular updates, they are more likely to feel a greater emotional connection to MDA.
Sending communications that lets volunteers “know what you know” tells them they are important.
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

12. 4 Tips For Better Volunteer Communications
3. Stay In Touch
In between your active walk season ending and starting again, consider a volunteer update for all things MDA so that they stay connected and realize big picture of activities
Phone calls and thank you cards provide opportunities to separate their volunteer experience from their “jobs” and daily activities.
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

13. 4 Tips For Better Volunteer Communications
4. Prepare for Those Who Won’t Read
Some volunteers won’t read communications regardless of how well written they are. Over recruit volunteers to your committee so you have additional worker bees to pick up the slack.
Prepare a follow up to communication.
Staff Event Lead Sub Committee Lead & Sub Committee Members
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

14. 4 Tips For Better Volunteer Communications
BONUS TIP
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

15. Next Steps & Deadlines
Continue Monthly Staff Calls (Incorporate Volunteer Training)
Ongoing Committee Meetings
May-National Director Mailing to All Event Leaders
June Event Leader Call
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Wednesday, December 05, 2018