1. Volunteer Essentials

2. Enhancing Volunteerism Model

3. Group Work Why people volunteer?
How do we utilize volunteers within our organization?
Why engage volunteers?
Where do you recruit volunteers?
What should be included at a volunteer leader training?
Group Work

4. Why people volunteer Share a skill Gain leadership skills
Satisfaction from accomplishment
Demonstrate commitment to a cause/belief
Get to know a community
Keep busy
Because they were asked to
Learn something new
Have an impact
Recognition
Be part of a team
Fun
Make friends
Why people volunteer

5. How does our organization utilize volunteers?
Project group leaders
4-H Camp
Judging team coaches
Fair
Tai Chi instructors
Host field days
Fundraising
Event set-up
Service projects
Master Gardeners
On My Own
Computer data entry
Mailings

6. Why engage volunteers? Save money Bring needed skills
Bring renewed energy and excitement
Increase community ownership
Potential donors
Fill a vacant position
Offer diverse opportunities to clientele
Fundraising

7. How to recruit volunteers

9. STEP 1: Develop a Position Description

18. What should be included in leader training?
Description of the organization’s programs, the community you serve and relationship with the community
Structure of the organization
What is expected of the volunteers
History of the organization
Policies, rules and procedures
Evaluation
Reimbursement
Fundraising
Insurance
Child protection
Specific training based on position description
Use of facilities
Logo use
Emergency Procedures