41. WebJunction However, working with volunteers poses unique challenges that you will not When working with volunteers, it s a good idea to schedule a get to know http://webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=1013

42. [SN-ANNOUNCE] Working With Volunteers Training SNANNOUNCE working with volunteers Training. Sterling and Associates psterling@mweb.co.za Thu, 2 Oct 2003 095244 +0200. Next message SN-ANNOUNCE NB http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/sn-announce/2003q4/000352.html

[SN-ANNOUNCE] Working With Volunteers Training Sterling and Associates psterling@mweb.co.za Thu, 2 Oct 2003 09:52:44 +0200 Next message: [SN-ANNOUNCE] NB Contact Details: National Skills Development Strategy Workshop Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Having problems with your volunteers? Need a more effective volunteer programme? A comprehensive two day short learning programme in Working With Volunteers will be facilitated by Tricia Sterling, and includes strategic volunteer management, and all the essential skills to a successful programme. With a maximum of twenty participants, a specialised tracks for environmental volunteering and volunteering in the context of HIV and Aids, and a comprehensive training manual. Dates for training are Durban, 22 and 23 October, and Port Elizabeth, 20 and 21 November. Cost is R800. Facilitator has over fifteen years experience working with volunteer management, and has consulted with many local and national non-profits, as well as conservation authorities. For more information or booking contact Tricia Sterling at: Physical address: 25 Disa Avenue, Fish Hoek, 7975 Tel: 021 782-0670, Cell: 083 225-5199 psterling@mweb.co.za

43. WORKING WITH VOLUNTEERS working with volunteers. Reflections on 20 years in Adult Literacy. by JOAN GIUMELLI. In this article I would like to offer some personal thoughts and http://www.acal.edu.au/publications/papers/occasional/JoanGiumelli.html

BACK WORKING WITH VOLUNTEERS Reflections on 20 years in Adult Literacy by JOAN GIUMELLI In this article I would like to offer some personal thoughts and conclusions on volunteer tutors in adult literacy, based primarily on my long association with volunteer programs in NSW. I know that there are considerable differences in such programs from state to state, but I hope that my recollections will have resonance for others working in this rarely visited field. The early days Growth and tensions What about volunteer programs? My personal position in all these arguments remained pro-volunteer, because I believed that the two systems (professional - group tuition and volunteer - 1:1 tuition) were not in competition, but complementary. Noone would deny the need for a learning pathway through accredited courses for those who need or want them; on the other hand, there will always be those who are not ready for group tuition, whether emotionally or in skill level, and those for whom informal, private, flexible learning with a nonprofessional helper exactly meets their needs. Consequently, I resigned from TAFE in 1987 and with those tutors and students who walked out with The Network is still very much part of our local community in the north of Sydney today, partially funded by BACE (Board of Adult and Community Education) but the rest comes from fee-for-service work and fund-raising. We operate as professionally as possible, insisting on substantial training for tutors (but not competency-based), careful assessment and matching, and close liaison of student/tutor pairs with their coordinator. Indeed, many people who have gone on to careers in Adult Basic Education received their initial training and first supervised teaching experience as volunteer tutors.

44. Unit5 Supervision is a critical part of working with volunteers whether you have one Feedback and constructive criticism for the work of the volunteers is the http://communityconnection.osu.edu/training/teacher_guide/unit5.htm

May Maloo Unit 5. Supervising Volunteers Observe the volunteers Offer constructive feedback Feedback and constructive criticism for the work of the volunteers is the most important aspect of supervising volunteers in the classroom. Your feedback helps the volunteers learn more about how to work with your students and how to meet your expectations from them. The feedback should not always magnify what needs to be done right but also what successful things they have done with the students. Your positive approach can make the volunteers understand that they make a difference and their input is valuable in your classroom. Offer meaningful feedback While feedback could be in any form such as verbal, written or through electronic means such as email, talking to the volunteers is the best way to share your opinions of their work. One-on-one interaction with the volunteer will compel them to continue to work with you. You can spend a conference session or your lunch time talking to them about how things are going and give necessary advice for any questions they might have.

45. HAN Chapter Toolkit - Working With Volunteers Recruiting and working with volunteers. This page should jump to the California Alumni Association s website. If it does not, please CLICK HERE. http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/alumni/volunteer/handbook/recruit.html

Alumni Home Chapter Toolkit intro Contents Regional Rep. Program ... History of HAN Recruiting and working with volunteers This page should jump to the California Alumni Association's website. If it does not, please CLICK HERE Haas Home Contact Haas Site Index ... Apply

46. Volunteers working with volunteers is an excellent communitybuilding activity. We can also combine it with lectures or training. We supervise the laying out of the http://www.labyrinth-enterprises.com/volunteers.html

This website is written and maintained by SEARCH LINKS TOURS HOME ... FAQ Founded 1995 as the St. Louis Labyrinth Project Labyrinth makers The World's Leading Full-Service Resource for Labyrinths ABOUT US History Robert Ferre Schedule Staff ... Studio SERVICES Consulting Design On-Site Lectures ... Training PRODUCTS Fabric labyrinths Books, etc Labyrinth rental WRITING F.A.Q. Newsletter Instructions Articles ... Chartres GALLERY Our Work Scrapbook Working with Volunteers Working with volunteers is an excellent community-building activity. We can also combine it with lectures or training. We supervise the laying out of the labyrinth, with volunteers doing most of the work. Usually, the materials are simple, such as stones and mulch. In one of the examples pictured below, we used a sod cutter to remove the grass and then filled the void with asphaltic gravel. It was extremely labor intensive. Had we hired laborers to do the work, the cost would have increased by at least $3,000. With volunteers, the labyrinth cost under a thousand dollars.Another type of labyrinth which is inexpensive but labor intensive is a turf labyrinth, in which the paths are dug out by hand and the lines are formed with the piled dirt. Chartres labyrinth made with rubber mulch (doesn't decompose).

47. Links Organizations working with volunteers. Association for Volunteer Services of Lebanon www.avs.org.lb. Bourse du benevolat Geneve www.benevoles-ge.ch http://www.iave.org/links.cfm

Links Index Volunteer Management Volunteer Sending Online Resources about Volunteering Organizations Working with Volunteers ... Volunteer Management Association for Volunteer Administration - AVA www.avaintl.org Canadian Journal of Volunteer Resources Management www.jtcinc.ca Resources for Directors of Volunteers www.energizeinc.com Scottish Association of Volunteers Managers www.savm.org.uk CASA www.casanet.org/program-management/volunteer-manage/index.htm Australasian Volunteer Program Management www.ozvpm.com Articles on Volunteer Management Charity Village www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rvol.html Volunteer Sending Coordination Commitee for International Voluntary Service - CCIVS www.unesco.org/ccivs/ Global Volunteer Network www.volunteer.org.nz Cosmos Education www.cosmoseducation.org

48. A Few Tips For Working With Volunteers In The Theatre But working with volunteers can be a touchy affair, especially because of the While working with volunteers, one should become familiar with each 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

49. Volunteering England - A Lottery Funded Project In Maidstone Demonstrates A Uniq working with volunteers with extra support needs often poses a challenge for volunteer managers. But a lotteryfunded project in Maidstone demonstrates that http://www.volunteering.org.uk/missions.php?id=549

50. Volunteers In Health Care - Resources working with volunteers Recruiting Physician Volunteers. The DuPage Community Clinic, Wheaton, IL The DuPage Community Clinic, located in Wheaton, IL, http://www.volunteersinhealthcare.org/Reports/Volunteer.htm

HOME 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).

51. I 2003 /i - Working With Volunteers With Disabilities 2003 working with volunteers with Disabilities Steve McCurley. Along the Web article from e-Volunteerism, Vol.III, Issue 2, Jan-Mar 2003 http://www.energizeinc.com/xmlEi/solo.php?fzg_navGrpBtn=91-032-E-1

52. Educating Other Professions About Volunteers: Starting At The Source Offer to conduct a session on “working with volunteers” – chances are it s never been done before. Professional Societies. Every profession in the world is http://www.energizeinc.com/hot/2003/03nov.html

e-Volunteerism: The Electronic Journal of the Volunteer Community Keep up with leading thinkers in the field. Grapevine Newsletter November 2003 Educating Other Professions about Volunteers: Starting at the Source By Susan J. Ellis Responses for this topic Without question, training on how to deal with tension between volunteers and paid staff is the topic most requested of those of us who do international training in this field. No matter what type of setting or service provided, or in which country, there is universal concern about building better relationships and creating teamwork between employees and volunteers at all levels. One reason for this problem is the invisibility of the subject of volunteer involvement in the formal education of just about every profession, both within university curricula and at continuing education opportunities such as conferences. Here are a few examples: Although hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and clinics are some of the most traditional settings for volunteer work, nursing students and those studying to be physical therapists or activity directors receive no information on how to work with volunteers.

53. YADAN BI YAD: ISSUE 3, MAY 1999 Help us continue to celebrate the work of women and men volunteers in Lebanon! Serious civil society organizations working with volunteers commit http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/initiatives/stories/volunteers/leb-eng.htm

Initiatives Stories Opportunities Photos ... Generations YADAN BI YAD: ISSUE 3, MAY 1999 EDITORIAL Our feature story this month is about the Arsal Rural Development Association (ARDA). With the assistance of ARDA volunteers, the rural community of Arsal has been transformed into an example of good practice in rural community revitalization. As you will read, Arsal stands for much, much more than knitting carpets and harvesting cherries. Arsal is a community with a vision and a future! Managing volunteers or a volunteer-based organization can be a challenging experience. The development and acceptance of a "Volunteer Charter" that outlines good volunteer management principles may constitute the first step. Please tell us what you think about the idea and the proposed Charter. Does it make sense? Is it something you can or will use? Perhaps you have a charter of some kind already. Would you be willing to share it with us and other volunteer-based organizations? Let us know what you think! Upon the request of some readers, we were asked to provide more practical tips on volunteer management. Therefore, in this issue, we have also included some of Nigel Gann’s ideas regarding "the voluntary organization with a future." And while we can gladly provide more practical tips and information in future issues, but ultimately, you are the resource people. So, we also want and need to hear from you and your volunteers about things that work and don’t work with regard to volunteer management. Let us know what you want!

54. Working With Volunteers - From Scoutorama.com's Scout Library - Scoutorama.com Ideas that help volunteers motivate other volunteers. Read our list of dozens of tips and suggestions for motivating volunteers in Scouts and other http://www.scoutorama.com/library/volunteerism.cfm

Home Activities Camping Food Ceremonies ... Site Map Web scoutorama.com Free Newsletter Enter Email Address Working With Volunteers Motivating Volunteers: A 4 Step Process Step 1. Identify the job to be done. Put it in writing so that you have a clear vision of what needs doing. Step 2. Select the best person or group for the job. List the qualities and experience you desire. Step 3. What motivates this person (or these people)? What enticed them to succeed in the past? (Recognition, an award, appreciation, a challenge...) See Volunteer Motivators below for a list of probable motivators. Step 4. Link the desired outcome with the individual's motivator. Don't Forget! Motivation is no secret weapon. Everything we do is based on motivation. Even those people we call "selfless" and "altruistic" are acting on motivation- the admirable motivation of the "good feeling". Volunteer Motivators (What makes Scouters scout?) Plan annual ceremonies to recognize volunteers. Rely on them in an emergency situation.

55. Working With Volunteers / About SBI / Engels - SBI Internetsite Root folder Engels About SBI working with volunteers. http://www.sbi.nl/index.php/sbi_internet/content/view/full/404

About SBI ZOEK ONS AANBOD VOOR Managers Medewerkers Ondernemings- raden ... Vrijwilligers- ONZE ACTUELE THEMA'S OR-competentie- meter Arbo Ouderenbeleid ... About SBI Working with volunteers Working with volunteers is a subject close to our heart. We are one of the major institutes for the training, counselling and coaching of volunteers and organisations that use volunteers. Our view is that voluntary work brings out the best in people. It develops people, cultivates hidden talents and increases self-respect. The voluntary work sector is able to draw on qualities scarce or unavailable in other areas of professional or private life. We recognise the enormous value of voluntary work to society. A lot of this work takes place quietly out of public eye. We believe that volunteers and their organisations should proudly adopt a higher profile, creating a new role for many voluntary organisations that for many years have been doing their work behind the scenes. As cash flows become diverted for other purposes, voluntary work will be necessary as never before. You may expect all our trainers and consultants to demonstrate an enormous commitment backed up by an in-depth knowledge of recent developments. We will teach you the skills you need to respond actively to those developments. Overview Addresses Board-level employee representatives (Dutch expert meeting) Board-level employee representatives (EU-project) Co-determination ... Wij werken o.a. voor:

56. CharityVillage® QuickGuides: Volunteers It covers topics of interest to those working with volunteers in a wide variety of GOVPM (for professionals working with volunteers in government-based http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/guides/guide1.asp

Banner Advertising Info Path Main Street QuickGuides Volunteers Volunteers Welcome to our general subject guide about volunteers. Here you'll find links to a wide range of resources about volunteers on our site and around the world. If you're looking for a volunteer opportunity in your area, or to post a listing for your organization, check out our Volunteer Bulletin Board at: http://www.charityvillage.com/applicant/volunteer.asp If you know of a resource that you think we should add to our collection, please send an e-mail to help@charityvillage.com with the details. Articles Resource Web Sites Online Publications Government Programs ... Book Reviews Articles From the Research Section of the Library Volunteer Recruitment and Management Voluntarism Other Research Articles ... [top] Resource Web Sites Campus Access A content-rich site geared towards college and university students in Canada that provides great internship and volunteer work resources. CharityVillage.com Volunteer Listings Up-to-date listings of volunteer opportunities across Canada. The listings are searchable by location, by type of position and by organization focus. Coalition of National Voluntary Organizations NVO promotes volunteerism and enhances the profile of the Canadian voluntary and charitable sector by providing a forum for information exchange and advocacy.

57. MLK Day Of Service Resources working with volunteers. Most King Day projects rely on volunteers from the community to achieve their goals. How you manage your volunteers http://www.mlkday.org/serviceresources/eventprep/volunteers.html

Resources - Working with Volunteers 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 ( Sample Media Advisory ), 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 Have potential volunteers fill out a basic sign-up sheet that includes their name, address, phone number(s), e-mail address, and any special skills they may have. Be sure to send out reminders to your volunteers about a week before the project. The quickest, easiest, and least expensive way is via e-mail; use a phone tree or get volunteers to make calls to those without e-mail.

58. BGCI - Education - Case Study 5 Working With Volunteers BGCI Botanic Gardens Conservation International, working in partnership with botanic gardens around the world to promote sustainability and plant http://www.bgci.org.uk/education/EE_in_BG_CS5_working_with_volunteers.html

BOTANIC GARDENS CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL SEARCH: Botanic Gardens Plant Conservation Discovering Plants Education Get Involved Events Links File Library Whole website BGCI ONLINE Select a regional site Africa Argentina Canada China India Japan Russia United States Worldwide Home Latest News Botanic Gardens Plant Conservation ... Jobs Case Study 5 Working with volunteers At Chicago Botanic Garden U.S.A, we have developed a comprehensive programme to train volunteers to deliver our Environmental Education Awareness Programme. The Junior League of Evanston/North Shore, a service organisation dedicated to community improvement through active volunteering, was involved in the initial conceptualisation of the training programme. The JNLE/NS continues to assist with programme implementation and programme funding. There is no formal selection procedure. Any interested and motivated person is invited to join the programme. The training is rigorous and requires a high level of commitment and enthusiasm on the part of volunteers. Two permanent staff members are involved in the training of volunteers. This requires 10 to 25% of working time depending on the precise responsibilities involved. The training programme includes: job descriptions for volunteers monthly meetings to discuss the content, concepts, and activities of the program

59. Evergreen - Frequently Asked Questions How do we address safety and liability issues when working with volunteers? Do I need to screen volunteers that work on my project? http://www.evergreen.ca/en/involved/faqs.html

Volunteer! Funding Opportunities Individual Donations Events ... FAQs Frequently Asked Questions About Evergreen General Brick Works School Ground Greening ... Working with Volunteers Working with Volunteers What types of volunteer opportunities are available at Evergreen? How do I find volunteers for my naturalization project? How can I keep volunteers interested in the project? How can I prevent volunteer burnout? ... Do I need to screen volunteers that work on my project? What types of volunteer opportunities are available at Evergreen? From early spring to fall you can always lend a hand at planting events. Click here to get involved in an Evergreen-hosted event. Volunteers can also get involved in other ways. They can: provide administrative assistance conduct research deliver community or school presentations complete outreach at local events. Please call 1-888-426-3138 or 416-596-1495 to find out more about our current volunteer opportunities. How do I find volunteers for my naturalization project?

60. Evergreen - Hands For Nature: A Volunteer Management Handbook project plan in place before you begin recruiting and working with volunteers. Even if you re reworking your volunteer program, it s never too late to http://www.evergreen.ca/en/resources/docs/hands/hands-1.html

Our Resources Native Plant Database Library Events ... FAQs Hands For Nature: A Volunteer Management Handbook Chapter 1. Working with Volunteers "It's one thing to know that your organization needs additional help and that volunteers are the likely source. It's quite another thing to figure out how to best involve volunteers." McClintock, Norah. Volunteering Numbers Managing volunteers in your naturalization project involves designing volunteer positions, recruiting individuals with the necessary skills, screening, providing training and recognizing volunteer efforts. Establishing a volunteer management system does take time and effort, however the rewards of a positive volunteer experience for all involved - including the coordinator - largely outweigh the effort in planning and managing the system. Whether you're establishing a volunteer-run project for the first time or overhauling your current volunteer program, the following tips will help you to work effectively with volunteers.

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