1. Ambassador Program Volunteers of America of Minnesota RSVP

2. Pretty Good Players

3. Introductions Welcome Housekeeping information Getting to Know You

4. RSVP Greater Twin Cities Staff Serves  Carver  Dakota  Hennepin  Ramsey  Scott  Washington

5. Picture of RSVP Greater Twin Cities and East Central Staff

6. East Central RSVP Staff Serves  Chisago  Isanti  Kanabec  Mille Lacs  Pine

7. Learning Outcomes Know history of RSVP Be able to talk about Greater Twin Cities RSVP and East Central RSVP and their programs Understand the Ambassador Program and responsibilities

8. Agenda Background of RSVP Ambassador Program  Purpose  Recruitment Materials and Strategies  Operations Details “Answer Hunt” Survey

9. Background RSVP – Your Invitation to Volunteer Established in 1971 Opportunity to put skills, talents, and life experiences into motion for others – and benefit our Minnesota communities in the process. The Greater Twin Cities and East Central RSVP work in 11 counties and are sponsored by Volunteers of America-Minnesota.

10. Focus Areas Veterans and Military Personnel and their Families Housing Food Security Literacy Economic Opportunity Independence and Wellbeing for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

11. Benefits Personal customized assistance Be counted as part of a national movement Special Events email newsletter Ongoing training and recognition Partial mileage reimbursement Supplemental insurance

12. RSVP Coordinated Initiatives CarFit Bone Builders RSVP Ambassador

13. Elevator Speech Exercise

14. RSVP Ambassador Program Why? Goals Target audience Create your own opportunity  Pretty Good Player  Recruiter Connector Presenter Combination

15. Ambassador Roles Connectors Connect with people or groups who are interested in learning more about RSVP Schedule speaking opportunities Pass information on to RSVP staff Schedule minimum of 6 opportunities Presenters/Tablers Handle logistics of speaking events Give presentations to groups Table at an event, fair, exhibit, etc. Present at least 2 times a year

16. Connectors Start with thinking about where you’re connected (work place, church, schools, gym, etc.) Think about other places to connect with potential volunteers Seek out people who may be interested in volunteering Tell them a little about RSVP and gather their contact information Pass individual information along to an RSVP staff person

17. Presenters/Tablers Handle speaking engagement logistics Develop “Talking Points” for presentations

18. Recruitment Materials and Strategies RSVP Materials Strategies Create your own oSupport of RSVP Staff

19. Connector Exercise

20. Sample Action Plan

21. Ambassador Program Recordkeeping

22. Questions

23. “Answer Hunt” and Feedback

24. Next Steps Schedule a meeting with __________ Decide whether you want to be a connector, presenter, or both Prepare your meeting documents Meet with __________ Begin your volunteer recruitment adventure

25. THANK YOU

26. Questions