1. Welcome to RO

2. Objectives CONNECT IMPACT SUPPORT YOU to resources
available through HandsOn;
YOUR program services
SUPPORT
YOUR agencies in successfully engaging volunteers by providing training and collaborative service opportunities.
by linking you to a broad spectrum of volunteers;

3. HandsOn Greater Phoenix puts volunteers…
History, impact, scope etc.
… to work where they are needed most!

4. How does HandsOn help Valley organizations?
Develop and implement custom, quality volunteer projects,
Recruit and manage volunteers,
Handle scheduling,
Lends tools, supplies & technology, RO
…which helps your organization meet your mission while saving time & money.

5. 24,000+ Volunteers
Our volunteers come from all walks of life, ages, backgrounds
There is no typical volunteer profile
All volunteers attend an online or in-person orientation
Agree to abide by our Code of Ethics
Best practices for working with children
Annual BACKGROUND CHECKS for academic mentors and project leaders only – not general volunteers
Verified Volunteers: only company in USA that is dedicated to volunteers. Option to share background checks between organizations. KB

6. Partnership Opportunities
Calendar Projects
Done-in-a-Day Large Group Projects
Annual Service Events (MLK, Serve A Thon, 9/11, Make A Difference Day)
Corporate Projects / Business Services
3. AmeriCorps VISTA
4. Your Experience Counts
Disaster Response
Referral Projects
Skilled Volunteer Program KB

7. Calendar Projects Direct service opportunity 1-4 hours in length
Occurs regularly each month
Most projects occur on weekday evenings or on the weekend.
Designed to utilize episodic volunteers
Led by a trained HandsOn Volunteer Leader KB

8. “The HandsOn Difference”
HandsOn trains & equips project leaders to manage projects listed on the online calendar to ensure our partners have successful volunteer events.
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9. Done-in-a-Day Large Group Projects
Annual Service Events
January: MLK Weekend
April: Serve-A-Thon
September: 9/11 Week of Service and Remembrance
October: Make A Difference Day
Business Services / Corporate Projects
Meaningful service opportunities for Valley businesses
Typically occur on weekdays
Determined by employee interest & community needs
Team builder for companies
Chance for nonprofits to educate community about their mission KB

10. AmeriCorps VISTA
HandsOn manages a team of approximately 20 VISTA members annually (since 2010):
Members serve full-time for one year in nonprofits and government agencies,
Goal to build capacity within organizations in programmatic infrastructure. (There is a fee involved.)
Summer Associates Program for brain-gain activities / summer learning- loss prevention. (There is NO fee involved.)
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11. Your Experience Counts
Academic mentors for grades 3-6
HGP recruits, trains and manages volunteers
Provide individual attention in reading, writing, math & science
Commit to a minimum of hours during the school week
Serve Title I schools in Phoenix, Mesa and the West Valley RO

12. Disaster Response
Arizona Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (AZ VOAD)
Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) Trainings
Help manage spontaneous volunteers in the event of a disaster TB

13. Veteran homeowner in need of home improvements. Submit an application
Veteran homeowner in need of home improvements? Submit an application! Most renovation projects take place September November 11, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. TB

14. Referral Projects & Skilled Volunteers
Advertise your agency’s self-managed projects on our website!
Festivals, Walks or Runs, or other events generally fall in this category.
Projects that require a volunteer with specific skill or talent (carpentry, graphic design, artist, technology, etc). TB

15. Contacts
Calendar Projects: Annual Service Events: (MLK, Serve-A-Thon, 9/11, Make A Difference Day) Corporate Projects / Business Services: AmeriCorps VISTA: Your Experience Counts: Disaster Response: Referral Projects & Skilled Volunteers: Technology Questions:
KB. Open up to questions after. We will send a copy of this webinar ppt via after we finish up today.