A thorough examination of every facet of a successful volunteer program, from planning and organizing through measuring effectiveness. Highlighted throughout are insightful quotes by practitioners and consultants in the field. Has an extensive bibliography, resource list, sample volunteer management policies, and numerous forms and worksheets.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone concerned with starting, running, or improving a volunteer program." —David Horton Smith, PhD, Harvard University; Research and Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Boston College; Visiting Professor ...
This book explores the key elements of managing volunteers, not only for events but also for the everyday volunteer assignments within non-profit organizations and condenses practical volunteer management principles into this 100-page book.
The Guide highlights successful projects, incentives, and general museum culture which support volunteer activities and includes examples of Volunteer Job Descriptions, Calls for Volunteers, Evaluation forms, as well as volunteer project ...
"Until now, we and other nonprofits had to find out the hard way by trial and error that garnering the energies of today s volunteers means answering their special needs....
Presents strategies and solutions that can be applied by anyone who wants to be a more successful and organized volunteer manager, but especially those who lead volunteers as an "add...
This book will help you: - Understand the history, evolution, and future of volunteerism - Engage volunteers by understanding their motivations - Capitalize on the latest volunteerism trends and best practices - Convert volunteers into ...
Conceptually, we explore some of the instrumental relationships between corporate volunteering and outcomes of that involvement. In other words, we address why corporations might care to get involved in volunteer programs.
This book focuses on best practices identified as necessary for successful volunteer management in the public sector, specifically in a local government setting, making it a valuable text for researchers, academics, and students in the ...
Whether it is providing a structured application process, training, motivating or developing volunteers, this book offers practical application, tips, tools with real life examples and much more!
Both volunteers physically come into the GreatNonprofits office one day per week, which Ni feels enriches their experience, ... “In our experience, volunteers get the most out of the experience if they are a part of the team.