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volunteers - philanthropy a deliberate affection for mankind, shown in contributions of money, property, or work for the benefit of others. Philanthropy: time talent treasure 1) Volunteers build organizational strength 2) Volunteers have unique credibility; volunteering is a personal choice, not a job 3) Using volunteers extends the resources of an organization Why have volunteers? Sense of giving back Express values in activities and projects that are meaningful Increase knowledge and learn new skills through networking Insider's knowledge of the organization Enhance career and gain perspective by building relationships with new contacts (cc) image by nuonsolarteam on Flickr Match the job to the volunteer Clearly define expectations Provide appropriate training and information Assure appropriate follow-up Thank and recognize volunteers Tomika Anderson, Volunteer Coordinator Skills-Based: A volunteer task in which the individual serving uses the same skills that they use in their occupation Roles Request Recruitment Screening Selection Duration Evaluation Process Request • Volunteer position title • Major objectives of position • Major responsibilities of role • Qualifications needed to perform role • Training and preparation • Time requirements and location • Length of commitment • Benefits to the volunteers • Amount of supervision required • Name of supervisor Recruitment webform volunteer@ staff/volunteer recommendations formal volunteer descriptions Screening initial screening in-person interview phone/skype interview Selection volunteer position offer letter scope/participation agreement Duration background in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, and Leadership Program Update January: 118 webform inquiries 20 + personal inquiries 2 submissions February: 102 webform inquiries 20 + personal inquiries 8 submissions 25 summer inquiries Programs: salesforce design open mic web team models students rebuild volunteer services haiti open architecture challenge football for hope design Current Volunteers: 16 new in 2012 six carried over from 2011 total = 20 On-site: Botswanna Kenya South Africa 62.8 million 8.1 billion $173 billion track hours track tasks and their work representatives of the organization @architectureforhumanity.org Evaluation mid-term/end-of-term surveys communication is key Roles volunteer coordinator supervisor staff 2300 volunteer hours 287.5 hours per week 7.2 full-time staff (40 hours per week) $395,312.50 saved Needs Assesment timeframe ability to supervise experience/educational aspect credentials existing volunteers space/equipment Recognition Friday lunches February volutneer picnic March meet and greet April baseball game Spring "volunteering" outing include volunteers throughout the day let volunteers know about out-of-office activites take time to learn about volunteer projects/background during holidays, consider inviting on out-of town volunteer to join your family/friends if you see new faces, say hello! Questions? Guidelines for working with volunteers What do Volunteers Receive?