Synopses & Reviews
Recruiting Volunteers is to help individuals and organizations define the value of volunteers, evaluate the roles of volunteers, and develop programs to insure the effective use of volunteers. If you are considering using volunteers for the first time, this book will provide a model for developing an effective volunteer program.
Synopsis
This book helps readers develop an effective volunteer program.
Synopsis
Recruiting Volunteers is to help individuals and organizations define the value of volunteers, evaluate the roles of volunteers, and develop programs to insure the effective use of volunteers. If you are considering using volunteers for the first time, this book will provide a model for developing an effective volunteer program.
Table of Contents
Introduction Section 1: The Value of Volunteers Characteristics of Effective Volunteers A Cost/Benefit Analysis of Volunteer Function Possible Roles for Volunteers Volunteer Usage Example Create a Volunteer Skills Bank Skill Identification Section 2: Your Nonprofit Organization's Strategic Plan Nonprofit Overall Evaluation How Well Does Your Agency Deliver? Visualize Your Nonprofit Organization's Future How Does Your Agency Measure Up? New Functional Areas Determining the Roles for Each Functional Area Skill Assessment for Each Role Section 3: Define and Recruit Volunteers Volunteer Job Descriptions Multicultural Recruitment Sensitivity Volunteer Recruitment Sources Company Community Service Projects Volunteer Information and Referral Services Job Title Opportunities and Responsibilities Rehabilitation Training Trade or Job Retraining Work Experience Documentation School Project Contracts Educational Internships Collaborative Partnerships Effective Strategies for Interviewing Volunteers The Volunteer Telephone Interview The Volunteer Personal Interview Volunteer Agreements and Contracts Section 4: Volunteer Assignment and Development Structuring and Restructuring Available Volunteer Opportunities Develop the Volunteer's Workplan Work Cards and Training Materials Agency Volunteer Training Materials Evaluation Communication and Listening Skills Training Leadership and Team Building Ongoing Training Opportunities Your Training Development Program Weekly Volunteer Support Meetings Volunteer Assignments Motivate and Inspire Volunteers Agency Plan for Recognition Periodic Volunteer Career Assessment Volunteer Empowerment Within Your Organization Is Your Agency Responsive? Ongoing Evaluation and Adjustment Index of Forms