Develop a successful volunteer program
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Alexis Nadin, Program Associate for GlobalGiving, presented on ways to use GlobalGiving's tools to create a successful volunteer program.
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Develop a successful volunteer program
- 2. Why should you love volunteers? Free labor! New perspectives Unique skill sets Potential long- term advocates
- 3. Objectives of a Volunteer Program Recruit capable volunteers that will challenge your organization to grow Fill gaps that have been created by limited resources Create a safe, friendly, and productive environment for volunteers Build fruitful relationships
- 4. How to Recruit Volunteers Write a description that is: Compelling Honest Concise Specific Diversify volunteer outreach Help youth in the Eastern Caribbean region walk!
- 10. Managing Logistics Estimated cost Housing? Food? Transportation? Expectations Tasks Quality Time commitment Contacts Emergency information
- 11. Hosting Volunteers Give people the chance to fall in love with your organization! Provide a holistic view of your organization Encourage a sense of ownership and belonging Provide opportunities for feedback Project FOCUS: Art for Development in Uganda
- 12. Stay Connected Brainstorm ways for the volunteer to stay engaged Set the ball in motion while you’re still together! Create a GlobalGiving fundraiser page Set goals and make plans Follow up and stay involved
Notes de l'éditeur
- Disclaimer: I am not a volunteer expert. I have been a volunteer for numerous organizations here and internationally and I have managed volunteers for GlobalGiving in the field…but my focus for this presentation will be on the ways that you can use GG to both recruit volunteers and build relationships with volunteers that have lasting benefits.
- It’s important not to have a narrow view of volunteers – often times I talk to organizations that think of volunteers as just high school students who can make copies, staple packets, etc. And while this is a certainly a viable option for volunteers, volunteers can be SO MUCH more! Highly qualified interns, professionals, etc. For fundraisers – this last item is crucial, volunteers can become future donors, can bring in future revenue
- Things to think about when recruiting volunteers: - diversity! You want people who are going to bring new insight, challenge you, give you ideas
- Write a description that is: Compelling – get people excited about this volunteer opportunity! Honest – at the same time, be honest. Don’t sugar coat anything. If people are going to be living in difficult circumstances, or doing a lot of photocopying, make that clear up front to avoid surprises Concise – people don’t like to read. So keep it short and sweet. Specific – tell people exactly what they’ll be doing, what your expectations are, the qualifications that they will need, the dates, the location (in the field, your office, or remote)
- Link for this is on page 4
- Has referred over 5 million volunteers in the past 10 years
- This is especially important for international volunteer opportunities