41. Working With Volunteers working with volunteers A man was delivering penguins to the zoo when his van brokedown on the highway. A fellow stopped to see if he could be of assistance. http://www.bairnet.org/footnote/981221volunteer.htm

Working With Volunteers A man was delivering penguins to the zoo when his van broke down on the highway. A fellow stopped to see if he could be of assistance. "Oh, I'm in some real trouble here" said the first man. "I've got to take these penguins to the zoo today, and now I'm not sure I'll get there." The helpful fellow volunteered to put the penguins in the back of his car and take them to the zoo. The man with car trouble gratefully accepted this offer and promised to get to the zoo as soon as possible. A little later, the man was on the road again and went immediately to the zoo. He looked everywhere but did not see the helpful fellow or any of the penguins. In a panic, he drove back into town. Just as he was wondering what in the world to do next, he saw the "volunteer" walking across the street with all the penguins waddling along behind him. He ran up and said, "What are you doing here? I thought you were going to take the penguins to the zoo!" The volunteer replied, "I did, and we had such a good time there, we decided to come into town for ice cream."

42. Working With Volunteers ie review, support and supervise The sessions were wellstructured and well-presented,in particular a framework for working with volunteers and development http://www.alzscot.org/training/volunteers.html

43. Building The Future -- Working With Volunteers BULDING THE FUTURE. Chapter I. Leadership Skills. working with volunteers.Volunteers are the lifeblood of any notfor-profit organization. http://www.geocities.com/metisnation/btf_10104.html

BULDING THE FUTURE Chapter I. Leadership Skills Working With Volunteers Volunteers are the "lifeblood" of any not-for-profit organization. It's critical to ensure that the methods your organization uses to recruit, train and support these volunteers reflects a well organized and caring organization. Recruiting for Success Before you begin to recruit volunteers for the various duties within your organization, it's wise to consider the following: What specific tasks need to be done? Which tasks should be done by volunteers? When, where and how do we recruit volunteers? Who recruits volunteers in our organization? Who will train the volunteers? Who will supervise the work of the volunteers? Let's face it, not everyone enjoys searching out individuals to help do a job (asking someone to volunteer). Recruiting volunteers can be a time consuming process. Unfortunately, it often becomes a case of looking for a "warm body", somebody, anybody, to get the job done. Why Recruit? to help spread the work among volunteers to keep the organization alive for new ideas to get the work done.

44. Working With Volunteers working with volunteers. Volunteers bring special talents to our schools.THE CONTEXT. For generations, parents/guardians, grandparents http://www.bctf.bc.ca/NewTeachers/handbook/html/volunteers.html

Working with Volunteers Volunteers bring special talents to our schools. THE CONTEXT For generations, parents/guardians, grandparents, university students, neighbours, young, and old, have volunteered in our public schools. Volunteers come to school to talk to students about their jobs, listen to children read, help coach school teams, sew or paint backdrops, help out on field trips, make hot dogs for all the kids, or cook special meals with classes. At the same time as services in public schools have expanded so has employment of people to provide them. In various situations, conflict arose regarding the roles ascribed to employees and to volunteers. At the BCTF Annual General Meeting of 1986, teachers adopted a policy on volunteers that welcomes and defines appropriate roles for volunteers in schools. People volunteer for a variety of personal reasons. We recognize, however, that a volunteer's first commitment may not be to the school, and that career or family commitments may prevent him/her from helping on the day or time planned. We do not expect volunteers to be familiar with all the employer's rules and policies that guide us in our work. Volunteers complement the work of paid teaching and non-teaching staff; they do not substitute for it. In recent years we have all noticed fewer services in our schools. Many elementary schools have lost staff, caretaker hours have been cut back, band programs have been cancelled, and fewer teacher assistants are available to help with students with special needs.

45. Volunteers Module working with volunteers. Introduction. working with volunteers. Mostcommunity radio stations depend on volunteers for their existence. http://www.osf.org.za/volunteers.htm

Module: Working with Volunteers Introduction Most community radio stations rely on volunteers to staff the different departments, do the fund-raising, sit on the board and in some cases, and even manage the station. Some managers approach volunteer workers as a necessary evil - as soon as there is money, they will start to pay everyone. However, volunteers are a valuable resource in a community radio not only because they contribute to the sustainability of the station, but also because they keep the station in touch with the community they serve and provide a unique opportunity for the community to participate in the radio station. Broad Aim The aim of this module is to highlight the importance of keeping volunteers motivated and enthusiastic about working for the radio station. The hidden agenda is to counter the view that volunteering is second best. There is a strong attitude in many community organisations, that you can only get the best out of people if you are paying them (and can 'fire' them). On the side of many volunteers at all levels of organisations, there is often a feeling that they 'should' be paid. This is understandable when volunteers are unemployed, but we need to develop a volunteer tradition among working and unemployed people in SA. Volunteers are a vital link in sustainable development. Training outcomes By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

46. Teacher Resources - Plano ISD Teachers who are most successful in working with volunteers are those who respectthe volunteers as individuals and make them a vital part of the educational http://www.pisd.edu/Partners/teachers.htm

Why Schools Need Volunteers Working With Volunteers Steps to Success Contact AppleCorps Why Schools Need Volunteers. . . Inside every school there is a team of teachers, principals, and support staff dedicated to the education of our children. There is also another group that makes a valuable contribution to education volunteers. Every teacher wishes he or she had more time to give to each pupil - to listen and respond, to give individualized instruction, to meet the unique needs of each student. School volunteers make this wish come true. Schools need volunteers to support and enrich the lives of students by: Building self-esteem and self-confidence Motivating children to learn Giving students extra changes for success Bringing enthusiasm and encouragement for academic pursuits Enhancing a positive learning environment Giving students instant feedback Adding another "adult friend" to student's experience Serving as role models Bridging between classroom and community Becoming an advocate for students and teachers Introducing volunteerism to children Indicating to student and teacher that the community cares Return to Top Working With Your Volunteers Helpful Checklist. . .

47. Volunteers In Health Care Field Reports working with volunteers Recruiting Physician Volunteers. The DuPage CommunityClinic, Wheaton, IL The DuPage Community Clinic, located http://www.volunteersinhealthcare.org/Reports/Volunteers.htm

Working with Volunteers Recruiting Physician Volunteers The DuPage Community Clinic , Wheaton, IL: The DuPage Community Clinic, located in Wheaton, IL, was established in 1989. The DuPage Community Clinic serves a primarily suburban population of medically uninsured, low income residents of DuPage County. The organization uses over 400 volunteers, over 185 of whom are physicians. The organization operates a free clinic and a free specialty referral network, and arranges for inpatient and ancillary services that are donated by a local hospital. This report was prepared by Alice A. Breitenbach, Director of Volunteers. Good News Care Center , Florida City, FL: Good News Care Center, located in Florida City, FL, was established in 1996. Good News Care Center serves a primarily rural population of uninsured poor from Miami and the Florida Keys. The organization uses 167 volunteers. The organization operates a physician referral service and provides inpatient and ancillary services donated by a local hospital. This report was prepared by Dr. Nilda I. Soto, Medical Director; Physician, Dade County Area Health Education Center (AHEC).

48. DISC - A Northern Charity - Working With Volunteers However we do welcome volunteers who wish to become involved in our work and currentlysupport over 200 volunteers in different parts of the organisation. http://www.disc-vol.org.uk/indpage/volunter.html

DISC is not primarily a volunteer run organisation, indeed we employ over 200 staff. However we do welcome volunteers who wish to become involved in our work and currently support over 200 volunteers in different parts of the organisation. There are a number of DISC projects which are structured around or build in volunteering opportunities. The Millennium Volunteers operates across most of the Tees Valley and in some parts of County Durham. A wide variety of voluntary placements are supported, some of which involve placement with other voluntary organisation Connect is our programme which supports young people to engage with and stay in the New Deal for Young People. In County Durham the service also supports a volunteer mentors who befriend and provide support to Connect participants. GOAL (Go out and Live) recruits trains and supports volunteers to befriend people withlearning disabilities and involve them in social activities. Our Basic Skills for Young Offenders Programme in North and East Yorkshire supports volunteer Basic Skills tutors, who also have the opportunity to gain basic skills teaching qualifications. There are also opportunities for basic skills volunteers elsewhere in DISC and particularly in County Durham.

49. Scholastic Book Fairs Chairperson's Guide: Runnig A Fair: Working With Volunteer working with volunteers, http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/chair/running/vol_list.htm

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50. Working With Volunteers Auburn/Union Continuing Education working with volunteers The quality of life in any congregation or organizationdepends on the commitment and good will of members who give freely of their http://www.auburnsem.org/edprog/ce0102/rbp_volunteers.shtml

51. NCSTAC Site Map Fact Sheet working with volunteers. Volunteers provide the backboneto many nonprofit organizations. Issues that must be considered http://www.ncstac.org/content/materials/volunteer.htm

Fact Sheet: Working with Volunteers Volunteers provide the backbone to many non-profit organizations. Issues that must be considered when taking on volunteers include: Recruitment Typically, people decide to volunteer for an organization because they want to contribute to a good cause, they want to develop new skills, and/or they want to make new friends. Keep these reasons in mind when developing your recruitment announcements. Look to schools, other voluntary organizations, community centers, the local media, religious centers, libraries and clubs as places to recruit. Training All new volunteers will require not only basic training in how to meet their responsibilities, but also an overview of your organization's mission, values and daily work routine. In order for volunteers to remain interested in their work, it is also important to provide them with ongoing opportunities to learn. Boundaries Where a volunteer's responsibilities begin and end must be clearly delineated; otherwise, conflicts between volunteers and paid staff can arise. Just like paid workers, every volunteer should have a written job description.

52. Online Resources For Working With Volunteers? Online resources for working with volunteers? CyberVPM is an online discussiongroup/mailing list for professionals working with volunteers. http://www.nonprofits.org/npofaq/06/15.html

[INC Home] [FAQ Keywords] [FAQ Search] [New FAQ Items] ... [INC Library] Internet Nonprofit Center: Nonprofit Locator Nonprofit FAQ INC Bulletins Nonprofit Library ... Home Online resources for working with volunteers? Summary: These are the items which editors have selected as connected to this topic. Nan Hawthorne of Sound Volunteer Management wrote to soc.org.nonprofit on 26 Feb 1996 to announce: CyberVPM is an online discussion group/mailing list for professionals working with volunteers. Discussions have ranged from recruitment and recognition techniques to liability issues. To subscribe send the message: SUBSCRIBE CYBERVPM to: listserv@listserv.aol.com Nan is the editor of the section of this FAQ that covers Volunteers and Service learning. There is a great deal of information available here and many links are listed. Feedback: We are interested in your feedback. For comments about the content of this, or any other page on the site, please email the Editor . For comments about the functionality of the site, please email the Webmaster .When writing, please be sure to give us the exact title of the item you are looking at (including the WWW address URL of the item is a good way to do this) or a full description of the problem you encountered. Complete information will help us make improvements or repairs quickly and efficiently.

53. A Few Tips For Working With Volunteers In The Theatre But working with volunteers can be a touchy affair, especially becauseof the temperament commonly associated with artists. Tempers http://www.artsnet.org/ATHEEJ/tips.htm

A Few Tips For Working WithVolunteers In The Theatre Herbert Sennett In today's competitive world, professional, semi-professional and community theaters are relying on volunteers who participate in theatre activities out of a love for the art rather than for monetary gain or to make a living. But working with volunteers can be a touchy affair, especially because of the temperament commonly associated with artists. Tempers flair, and feelings get hurt. Yet, working with non-professionals can be rewarding if the manager of the theatre follows a few guidelines for handling and working with these volunteers. The following list is offered as an aid or “checklist" for dealing with volunteer help. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list but rather suggestions that could help to excite people and keep them interested in doing a work which, for them, is often a labor of love. When recruiting, the production should be presented as an opportunity to challenge people in areas of great responsibility. Telling people they are going to have fun will not be enough to keep them actively involved, especially during those times that are

54. Using Instant Messaging To Work With Volunteers: Benefits And Suggestions programme, posted requests for information on various online discussion groups forpeople to share their experiences regarding IM in working with volunteers. http://www.unites.org/html/resource/im/im0.htm

RESOURCE CENTER FAQs Search Sitemap ... Home Using Instant Messaging to Work With Volunteers: Benefits and Suggestions By Jayne Cravens of the E-Volunteering Unit at United Nations Volunteers Version: November 2002 Volunteer managers already have phones and email to work with offsite volunteers. What is the advantage of using Instant Messaging (IM) with these volunteers as well? UNITeS , a global Information and Communications Technology (ICT) volunteering initiative managed by the United Nations Volunteers programme , posted requests for information on various online discussion groups for people to share their experiences regarding IM in working with volunteers. Based on their feedback, as well the experience of UNITeS staff and selected documents , this article has been prepared to help illustrate the advantages for using IM to work with volunteers. Please note that, when we say "IM" in this article, we mean a text-only exchange among two or more people that is via computer and the Internet, is private, and is live. IM is very similar to "chat." Both are synchronous communications, meaning users communicate with each other at exactly the same time. IM is generally used by just two people at once, however, and is private. A chat usually takes place in a virtual "room" online, often via a web site, and usually involves more than two people.

55. MLK Day Of Service | Resources Resources Getting Started working with volunteers. Most King Day projectsrely on volunteers from the community to achieve their goals. http://www.mlkday.org/volunteers.html

Home How to Serve Project Tips Getting Started ... Order Form (342K .pdf) News Partners Download the 2002 version of the MLK Day of Service Toolkit as a 480K .pdf Resources Getting Started Most King Day projects rely on volunteers from the community to achieve their goals. How you manage your volunteers will play a large role in determining whether your project succeeds - and whether your organization will be able to build long-term relationships with a new group of volunteers. Here are some tips for managing volunteers effectively: Recruit early. Sign up volunteers in advance of your event so you can get a good sense of the scope of your project and the kinds of support staff, equipment, food, and other materials you will need. Contact the media (Media Advisory sample) , distribute fliers, and reach out to partners and other local institutions as part of your recruitment effort. Seek out diversity. Try to attract as large and varied a group of volunteers as possible. Youths, senior citizens and people of all races, religions, and ethnic backgrounds ideally should be part of the mix. A diverse group will best reflect the spirit of Dr. King. Collect contact information.

56. 6.02: Working With Volunteers--the Strain, The Pain And The Gain Session Session 6.02, working with volunteersthe strain, the pain and thegain, When Friday, October 12, 300 430, Room Simcoe, Sections Community, http://www.acresolution.org/acr.nsf/SessionsWeb/DFEF0C8370050C0585256AFF00744487

Conference: Session: Session 6.02 Working with volunteersthe strain, the pain and the gain When: Friday, October 12, 3:00 - 4:30 Room: Simcoe Sections: Community Description: Based on the experience of the Safe Horizon Mediation Program, which has a pool of over 200 volunteer mediators, the workshop will include topics of recruiting, training, retaining and developing volunteer mediators in a community-based mediation program. Presenters will address issues of diversity of mediators, recruiting from the communities being served, ensuring quality services, on-going training, and evaluation designs. Co-presented by a staff and volunteers of the Safe Horizon Mediation Program, this workshop will provide an opportunity for presenters to share the benefits and challenges of a volunteer mediation program and allow mediators to discuss their needs and motivators. Session organizer: © 2001 Association for Conflict Resolution 1527 New Hampshire Ave., NW Third Floor Washington, DC 20036 (202) 667-9700 Fax: (202) 265-1968 Email: info@acresolution.org www.acresolution.org ACR is a merged organization of the Academy of Family Mediators (www.mediators.org), Conflict Resolution Education Network (www.crenet.org) and The Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution (www.spidr.org)

57. Highbury & Islington Express Your High and I. working with volunteers. by Tammy Walker. IslingtonVoluntary Action Council (Ivac) was set up in 1971 to promote http://www.islingtonexpress.co.uk/archived/2002/0111/yourhighi/asp/volunteers.as

The Online Edition of the Home News Sport Arsenal Forum ... Subscribe Your High and I Working with volunteers by Tammy Walker Islington Voluntary Action Council (Ivac) was set up in 1971 to promote a thriving, effective and influential voluntary sector in Islington. There are similar organisations in most other London boroughs, often known as councils for voluntary service. Ivac works at a local level providing services and support to Islington voluntary organisations. We have a team committed specifically to working with small local groups, providing them with advice and support on how to constitute themselves legally, applying for charitable status, how to run meetings and where to look for funding. We provide free information and training sessions on areas such as public relations and how to conduct research. Ivac provides independent examinations of accounts, payroll services and more general financial advice to the voluntary sector. Ivac also works at a strategic level promoting the voluntary sector on various statutory committees and panels. We are in the process of encouraging the development of a number of networks, getting together organisations with common interests, or based in the same locality.

58. Return To Realtor.Org Home Page Skip Navigation Skip Navigation ADVANCED ADMINISTRATIVE CONCEPTS SELF STUDY COURSE working with volunteers. NoteThis area is for taking the working with volunteers SelfStudy exam only. http://www.realtor.org/VolAdm.nsf/login?openform

59. PRIDE - Pride Constitution of contents working with volunteers The Organising Committee consists of volunteerswho work towards organising the event. 1. Who is a volunteer of Pride? http://www.sapride.org/00/org/constitutiona213.html

Pride 2000 General information The parade route The poster The mardi gras ... Press releases Projects Pride Merchandise Pride 2000 CD The organisation The company? Pride constitution The committee His/herstory ... Related links Pride constitution Back to table of contents Working with Volunteers The Organising Committee consists of volunteers who work towards organising the event. Who is a volunteer of Pride? Any person who: agrees to work for the Pride Organising Committee makes themselves available to assist any of the commissions of the Organising Committee. is part of the marshal team and the Pride squad. Required Skills from Pride Volunteers A volunteer should have one of the following skills: Administrative skills. Political understanding Networking and communication skills. Organising skills. Pride shall endeavour to train volunteers in the above and other skills in cases where volunteers lack some of the necessary skills. Advantages of using volunteers Volunteers shall increase the capacity of Pride to undertake its task in organising Pride events as Pride does not have the resources to employ sufficient full time or part time staff. Volunteers will expand the pool of resources available to Pride to undertake its task in organising Pride events.

60. PRIDE 2001 - Constitution Back to table of contents working with volunteers. 4. Challenges to working withvolunteers 4.1 Volunteers will need coordination, follow up and supervision. http://www.sapride.org/01/constitution/constitutiona213.html

PRIDE Constitution Back to table of contents Working with Volunteers The Organising Committee consists of volunteers who work towards organising the event. Who is a volunteer of Pride? Any person who: agrees to work for the Pride Organising Committee makes themselves available to assist any of the commissions of the Organising Committee. is part of the marshal team and the Pride squad. Required Skills from Pride Volunteers A volunteer should have one of the following skills: Administrative skills. Political understanding Networking and communication skills. Organising skills. Pride shall endeavour to train volunteers in the above and other skills in cases where volunteers lack some of the necessary skills. Advantages of using volunteers Volunteers shall increase the capacity of Pride to undertake its task in organising Pride events as Pride does not have the resources to employ sufficient full time or part time staff. Volunteers will expand the pool of resources available to Pride to undertake its task in organising Pride events. The use of volunteers will mean direct involvement of people in lesbian and gay issues.

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