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This guidebook was developed to help national service programs explore the basics of volunteer management. It is meant to be a user-friendly resource for developing volunteer recruitment, retention,...
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For older volunteers who have physical limitations, volunteering can be restricted, oftentimes to within the confines of a residential or assisted living situation. And even those activities we may...
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Training helps build a strong Foster Grandparent program. Even with a lifetime of skills and experience, Foster Grandparents respond positively to guidance, which can help maximize the contributions...
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A volunteer handbook can serve as an important part of orientation and as a convenient reference tool for those in community service and volunteering. There are several service organizations that...
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A volunteer handbook can serve as an important part of orientation and as a convenient reference for members in national and community service. The RSVP/Volunteer Center (RSVP/VC) of Rutland County,...
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Conducting volunteer training that both shares information and skills, and develops a quality relationship with the volunteer manager and between volunteers, is an important aspect of value-based...
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Assessing volunteer satisfaction is an important, yet difficult task. The RSVP of Montgomery County (PA), Inc. has developed a survey to measure issues of concern and areas of improvement important...
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Annual recognition banquets and award items such as pins and certificates may not be an effective reward for all volunteers. Knowing other ways to reward volunteers is an important part of program...
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The Foster Grandparent Program in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, uses an annual evaluation completed by the Foster Grandparent and his/her site supervisor to better troubleshoot concerns and issues. The...
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Like any other volunteer, advisory council members need to understand their role and what's expected of them. The director of the Senior Services Program at Catholic Charities in Fresno, California,...
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The RSVP of Cocoa, Florida, uses a local newspaper column on volunteerism to recruit AmeriCorps*VISTA members and volunteers for the project. The weekly "Spotlight on Volunteers" column provides an...
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Newsletters can be used to recognize, motivate, and retain volunteers. The RSVP of the Carolina Lowcountry American Red Cross, North Charleston, South Carolina, produces a bi-monthly newsletter to...
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Seniors who are restricted to home because of health, transportation or other reasons still seek meaningful community service opportunities. Volunteer ideas for homebound seniors include craft...
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Senior Corps Volunteer Participation: An Effective Means to Improve Life Satisfaction, a 2001 study by National Service Fellow Peter J. Gartland, provides a systematic method that Senior Corps...
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Volunteers were at the heart of the Seniors for Habitat project, which joined RSVP and Habitat for Humanity chapters for demonstration projects. Finding devoted volunteers and keeping them satisfied...
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Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs often recruit from the same pool of potential volunteers and face similar training and programming issues. The Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion...
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This comprehensive handbook covers the history of NSSC, enrollment policies, volunteer training, benefits, assignments, dress code, disciplinary action, and more. Can be used as a model to develop...
