1. Sandy Clark OLLI@UGAslbclark@bellsouth.net

2. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA1 We also walk dogs... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E2%80%94We_Also_Walk_Dogs)

3. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA2 or birds...

4. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA3 Volunteers Rock!

5. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA4 2 nd Annual Art Show

6. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA5 2 nd Annual Art Show (cont.)

7. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA6 Back to Class Bash

8. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA7 Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

9. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA8 Committee Sign-Ups

10. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA9 Just a little party

11.  Why have volunteers? What do volunteers receive for volunteering? Guidelines for working with volunteers. Getting from here to there – assessing your organization and setting goals. How to recruit volunteers. What makes an effective volunteer group? Questions for discussion... Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA Overview 7/26/1310

12.  Builds organizational strength. Member volunteers can promote the group because they believe in it. Volunteering is a personal choice, not a job. Using volunteers extends the resources of the group. Volunteers provide valuable input for leadership & staff. Sustainability. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA11 Why have volunteers?

13.  Volunteers gain from their experiences. Sense of giving back. Express your values in activities that are meaningful. Build relationships. Gain an insiders knowledge of the organization. Increase knowledge/awareness and learn new skills through networking with other knowledgeable peers. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA12 What do volunteers receive for volunteering?

14.  Match the job to the volunteer: evaluate the requirements of the job to be filled skills or knowledge required time commitment benefits to the volunteer Clearly define expectations: develop detailed job descriptions for each volunteer position 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA13 Guidelines for working with volunteers.

15.  Provide appropriate training and information. Assure appropriate follow up. Thank and recognize volunteers. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA14 Guidelines for working with volunteers (cont.).

16.  Assessing what you already have in place and making plans for building a good core of engaged volunteers. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA15 Getting from here to there – assessing your organization and setting goals.

17.  Publicity Surveys New Members Volunteer Job Fair 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA16 How to recruit volunteers.

18.  Willingness to serve. Ability to serve. Something of value to contribute. Ethical cooperative. Reliability. Leadership and communication skills. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA17 What makes an effective volunteer group?

19.  Do you use volunteers? Do you have a volunteer committee? What are their responsibilities? Responsibilities of the committee chair? Do you offer a “volunteer orientation”? How do you identify and recruit volunteers? How can the organization determine who has the requisite skills to do a particular volunteer job? Should an organization have an inventory of volunteers? How do you avoid volunteer burn-out? 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA18 Questions for discussion...