top 5 tips for short-term & project based volunteers
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Here is a presentation I was asked to present at the Indiana Region IV - Regional Governor's Conference on Service & Volunteerism. I focused on the a few tips to prepare your nonprofit for short-term and project based volunteers. Many of us receive one-time volunteer requests from young to old and we need to have a plan to utilize that time offered. Contact me if you'd like to learn more.TRANSCRIPT
Top 5 Tips
Short-Term & Project Based Volunteerism
For
Region IV - Regional Governor's Conference on Service & VolunteerismJanuary 19, 2011
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Andrew HoffmanNon-profit ED
Nonprofit Communication & Social Media Consultant
NextGen Executive Committee Member
Community Engagement Strategist & Champion
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Who Are You & Why Are You Here ?
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Don’tDoIt
1Tip
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More Often a Train Wreck & Hassle Than Helpful
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Understand Who’s Volunteering & Why
2Tip
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Age Groups & Generational Breakdowns
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Infographic by Flowtown.com | Research by Pew Research
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Group Types
Community Service Credit? Mandatory? Church Group?Student Group?Personal Mission?Neighborhood Advocate?
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Communication
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DefinePros & Cons
Tip
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Pros
Little Training NeededLittle Investment In IndividualsProjects Easy To ImplementEnergy, Enthusiasm, CreativityENcourages Volunteerism Increased Org CapacityRaises Org Awareness
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Cons
Leadership/Supervision DemandsHigh Volunteer TurnoverRepetitive Training Gets OldLack of CommitmentLess Like to be EngagedMandatory Volunteers
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Be Prepared
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Have A Plan
KNow Who’s Coming
Define Realistic Expectations
Have Instructions Ready
Follow Up
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Get Out of The Way
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Experiences MatterWord Travels Fast
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Share Your Mission
Tip
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Tell Your Story
#1 Missed Objective
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Lets GetPractical
Questions & Group Think
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Presentation At:www.Slideshare.net/AndrewDewey
Thank You!
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