1. 2015 Muscle Walk Volunteer Pilot Event Kickoff

2. Introductions
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

3. 2015 Volunteer Pilot Sites Central Division
Waco, TX (Marcie and Katie)
Northeast Division
Grand Rapids, MI (Jacquelen and Amanda)
Buffalo, NY (Anthony and Sally)
Portland, ME (Ashley and Amber)
Toledo, OH (Robin and Tracy)
Westchester Co., NY (Stacie and Ariane)
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

4. 2015 Volunteer Pilot Sites Southeast Division
Chattanooga, TN (Ashley and Linda)
New Smyrna Beach, FL (Suzanne and Chelsea)
Sarasota, FL (Kim and Chelsea)
Western Division
Tucson, AZ (Traci and Heather)
Santa Barbara, CA (Mirelle and Brittany)
Grand Junction, CO (Kendall and Alisha)
Boise, ID (April)
Hawaii (Adrianna and Jade)
Reno, NV (Rachel and Kim)
Seattle, WA (Shelli and Talia)
Madison, WI (Michelle and Kelsie)
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

5. Volunteer Pilot Events
What excites you about the volunteer pilot?
What gives you pause about the volunteer pilot?
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

6. Did You Know?
1 in 4 adults volunteer through an organization, demonstrating that volunteering is an important activity for millions of Americans.
64.5 million Americans volunteered nearly 7.9 billion hours last year.
The estimated value of this volunteer service is nearly $175 billion.
Generation X (born in the early 1960s through the early 1980s) has the highest volunteer rate of any age group.
Working mothers continue to volunteer at a significantly higher rate than the population as a whole.
-Corporation for National & Community Service
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

7. An Overview
Staff will play a critical role with these events by recruiting the right volunteers, training the volunteers and managing the volunteers to outcomes.
Volunteers will participate in the recruitment of other volunteers and the recruitment and coaching of teams, recruitment of sponsors and planning for and execution the event day of.
This is about a partnership. Our success depends on this partnership.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

8. 6 Expectations of the Volunteer
To be part of a well managed organization that doesn’t waste precious time.
A clearly defined job with a realistic and manageable time commitment.
A role in making decisions that affect them and their work.
Recognition that matches their motivations for getting involved.
Assignments that produce results.
To meet real needs.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

9. 6 Rights of the Volunteer
The right of being offered the opportunity to become a volunteer.
The right to be thoughtfully selected and appropriately assigned to a meaningful job.
The right to expect training and supervision so as to be enabled to do the job well.
The right to be involved in the planning and evaluating the program in which one is participating.
The right to receive meaningful recognition.
The right to be regarded as a person with individuality, uniqueness, and value.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

10. Keys to Volunteer Relationships
1. Partnership
2. Motivation
3. Development-Train Them! Equip Them! Empower Them!
4. Recognition
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

11. Keys to Building A Strong Volunteer Driven Event
Partnership
Respect/Honesty
Understanding by each volunteer and staff that you are equal and are both needed in order to accomplish MDA’s mission.
Clear explanation of what is expected from the volunteer and what the volunteer can expect from you.
Ongoing communication is key.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

12. Your Key to Success… Be the Coach and Empower the Volunteers to “Play”
ED and MW Lead should develop a recruitment plan for recruiting the “right” players for the volunteer team.
Identify potential leaders that can influence your event and community for Muscle Walk success.
Identify multiple volunteers for each position so you are prepared with game plan ABC.
Work with your lead volunteers on the specific “plays” and deadlines for them to happen.
Keep your team motivated by celebrating small wins along the way.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

13. Next Steps…
ED and MW Lead should develop a recruitment plan for recruiting the “right” players for the volunteer team.
Review the draft volunteer job descriptions attached and provide feedback to the Muscle Walk team at
Work together to identify your potential volunteer team for the event. Prospects should include leaders and worker bees.
Set up preliminary meetings with your potential volunteer leadership candidates for the month of January to discuss the volunteer opportunities and where they feel their talents will suit best.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

14. Thank You
Wednesday, January 16, 2019