1. Retention and Celebration of Volunteers Office Depot Foundation Conference December 10, 2010

2. Construction

3. Maintenance & Management

4. Value Assessment

5. Relationships Construction Management/Maintenance Value Assessment

6. Time for a little exercise Now everybody up! Form two lines across the room Face the person across from you When I say go…. When I say stop…. So…..

7. Maintaining Connections

8. Recognition Recognition throughout the year Verbal & visual recognition at programs Hand-Written thank you note or email Social Media: Photos, Tweets, Video, etc. Volunteer Appreciation Reception Start planning now: Volunteer Week is April 10-16, 2011.

9. Volunteer Retention Expectations clearly defined at the beginning Role of Staff Training Conscience of Time Don’t just convene to convene Productive and valuable role Follow-Thru / Communication Provide opportunities to connect Recognition throughout