|
UNDERSTANDING VOLUNTEERING
• Overview of volunteering in the U.S.
• Characteristics of effective volunteer programs
• Volunteer involvement models and volunteer motivation
|
|
PLANNING A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
• Conducting basic needs assessments
• Creating volunteer position descriptions
• Developing a purpose statement, policies and budget |
|
RECRUITING AND PLACING VOLUNTEERS
• Developing volunteer recruitment strategies and messages
• Accessing underutilized volunteers
• Interviewing and screening for optimal placement |
|
ORIENTING AND TRAINING VOLUNTEERS
• Identifying training needs
• Building a training session
• Effective training delivery |
|
SUPERVISING VOLUNTEERS
• Defining and communicating expectations
• Supervising and recognizing people with different motivations
• Developing a recognition plan |
|
EVALUATING YOUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
• Deciding what you need to evaluate
• Assessing volunteer satisfaction, management process, and community impact
• Using evaluation information |
For more information contact:
Leydy Diossa
Director of Training
(818) 908-5040
E-mail: training@vcla.net
Volunteer Center of Los Angeles
8134 Van Nuys Blvd.
Panorama City, CA 91402 |
