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Sandy Clark OLLI@UGAslbclark@bellsouth.net

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7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA1 We also walk dogs... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E2%80%94We_Also_Walk_Dogs)

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7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA2 or birds...

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7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA3 Volunteers Rock!

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7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA4 2 nd Annual Art Show

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7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA5 2 nd Annual Art Show (cont.)

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7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA6 Back to Class Bash

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7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA7 Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

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7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA8 Committee Sign-Ups

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7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA9 Just a little party

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Why have volunteers? What do volunteers receive for volunteering? Guidelines for working with volunteers. Getting from here to there assessing your organization and setting goals. How to recruit volunteers. What makes an effective volunteer group? Questions for discussion... Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA Overview 7/26/1310

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Builds organizational strength. Member volunteers can promote the group because they believe in it. Volunteering is a personal choice, not a job. Using volunteers extends the resources of the group. Volunteers provide valuable input for leadership & staff. Sustainability. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA11 Why have volunteers?

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Volunteers gain from their experiences. Sense of giving back. Express your values in activities that are meaningful. Build relationships. Gain an insiders knowledge of the organization. Increase knowledge/awareness and learn new skills through networking with other knowledgeable peers. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA12 What do volunteers receive for volunteering?

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Match the job to the volunteer: evaluate the requirements of the job to be filled skills or knowledge required time commitment benefits to the volunteer Clearly define expectations: develop detailed job descriptions for each volunteer position 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA13 Guidelines for working with volunteers.

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Provide appropriate training and information. Assure appropriate follow up. Thank and recognize volunteers. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA14 Guidelines for working with volunteers (cont.).

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Assessing what you already have in place and making plans for building a good core of engaged volunteers. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA15 Getting from here to there assessing your organization and setting goals.

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Publicity Surveys New Members Volunteer Job Fair 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA16 How to recruit volunteers.

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Willingness to serve. Ability to serve. Something of value to contribute. Ethical cooperative. Reliability. Leadership and communication skills. 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA17 What makes an effective volunteer group?

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Do you use volunteers? Do you have a volunteer committee? What are their responsibilities? Responsibilities of the committee chair? Do you offer a volunteer orientation? How do you identify and recruit volunteers? How can the organization determine who has the requisite skills to do a particular volunteer job? Should an organization have an inventory of volunteers? How do you avoid volunteer burn-out? 7/26/13Engaging Volunteers - 2013 Southern Conference for Lifelong Learning - Sandy Clark - OLLI@UGA18 Questions for discussion...