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Reaching agreement is oftentimes a difficult process — one that can be intensified when dealing with a remote volunteer pool. Volunteer Coordinator, Rosanna Tarsiero, shared suggestions for helping...
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Ongoing tutor training and support is a standard expectation for volunteer tutor programs in national and community service. This effective practice focuses on the areas of planning, training content...
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A significant number of national and community service programs designed by local communities assist children in learning how to read. These programs are profoundly influenced by the quality of their...
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An advisory council, like any organization, may experience periods of stasis. Project directors can successfully help their advisory councils achieve change through facilitating self-assessment and...
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An advisory council is an important component of National Senior Service Corps programs. Project directors can nurture positive relationships with advisory council members using short and long-term...
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This effective practice offers nine guidelines for enlisting advisory council members. These materials were developed by Carter McNamara PhD, consultant with the Free Management Library, and modified...
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An advisory council is an important component of National Senior Service Corps programs. The concept of an impartial, objective group separate from the sponsor and project director giving input to...
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In their efforts to revitalize and enhance low-income communities near and around the Atlanta University Center's six campus university grounds, student volunteers, assisted by AmeriCorps*VISTA...
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Some volunteers may have little experience in the professional world and giving them basic standards to follow increases the likelihood of successful volunteer service at their site. This effective...
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Watching movies with themes of service, leadership and related subjects with corps members or volunteers can encourage learning, reflection and meaningful discussion. Setting some basic ground rules...
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Good program management includes knowing where to look for additional volunteers when last minute events or needs come up. This effective practice shares suggestions offered by members of the...
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This practice presents a series of considerations regarding organizational readiness and budget planning for service projects involving people with disabilities. Excerpted from the Effective...
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This effective practice presents important considerations when planning recruitment efforts for attracting people with disabilities as volunteers. Excerpted from the Effective Practices Guide to...
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This effective practice highlights the internal and external features of an accessible meeting space. Excerpted from the Effective Practices Guide to Creating Inclusive and Accessible Days of Service...
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This effective practice offers ideas for collecting participation data from volunteers with disabilities; however, it is applicable for all populations. Excerpted from the Effective Practices Guide...
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Volunteers and service members give time and energy to the organization or agency where they serve. Despite their best intentions however, sometimes conflict does occur. This effective practice...
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Volunteers and service members give time and energy to the organization or agency where they serve. Despite their best intentions however, sometimes conflict does occur. This effective practice...
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Persons with disabilities, like all potential volunteers, have unique talents to contribute to service organizations and seek opportunities to serve. In September of 2000, with funding provided by...
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When AmeriCorps members and volunteers serve at multiple sites, it may not be realistic for program directors to work closely with all members and site supervisors to ensure everyone is fulfilling...
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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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All companies and employee volunteer programs are different. Successful programs are tailored to best suit the company's culture and mission. Outstanding programs are formed on the understanding that...
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Staff can aid the volunteer program manager in reducing the turnover of volunteers. Positive communication, recognition, important tasks, and a "thank you" now and again can contribute to keeping...
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What is your turnover rate of volunteers? This effective practice provides a five-step approach to calculating attrition rate and discusses the importance of exit interviews. Adapted from the August...
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Managing large numbers of spontaneous volunteers in the wake of an emergency is best accomplished with intensive planning and preparation before disaster strikes. This effective practice offers tips...
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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,...
