Post on 21-Jun-2020
MANAGING YOUTH
VOLUNTEERS
AGENDA
• 5 Elements of Volunteer Management
• Planning your youth volunteer program
• Recruiting youth
• Orienting and training youth volunteers
• Supervising and recognizing youth volunteers
• Evaluating your youth volunteer program
• Questions
5 ELEMENTS OF VOLUNTEER
MANAGEMENT
1. Planning a
Volunteer Program
2.Recruiting and Placing Volunteers
3.Orienting and Training Volunteers and Staff
4.Supervising and
Recognizing Volunteers
5.Evaluating Volunteer Programs
5 ELEMENTS OF VOLUNTEER
MANAGEMENT
1. Planning a YOUTH Volunteer Program
2.Recruiting and Placing
YOUTH Volunteers
3.Orienting and Training
YOUTH Volunteers and Staff
4.Supervising and
Recognizing YOUTH
Volunteers
5.Evaluating YOUTH
Volunteer Programs
PLANNING A YOUTH VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM
1. Planning a YOUTH Volunteer Program
PLANNING RESOURCES1. Planning a YOUTH Volunteer Program
START BY ASKING THE RIGHT
QUESTIONS
1. Planning a YOUTH Volunteer Program
WHEN YOUTH VOLUNTEER…
1. Planning a YOUTH Volunteer Program
1. Be involved as adults.
2. Benefit from it.
3. Be better citizens.
4. Enhance the perceptions of adults.
They will
ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS1. Planning a YOUTH Volunteer Program
BENEFITS OF ENGAGING YOUTH 1. Planning a YOUTH Volunteer Program
• Improve your organizational culture
• Invest in the future
• Bring new energy & specialized skills
• Tackle tough chores
• Great for PR
PROS & CONS OF YOUNG
VOLUNTEERS IN YOUR
ORGANIZATION
1. Planning a YOUTH Volunteer Program
What makes
you excited to
engage young
people in your
work?
What is your biggest
hesitation/fear about
engaging young
volunteers at your
organization?
PREPARE YOUR ORGANIZATION FOR
YOUTH INVOLVEMENT
1. Planning a YOUTH Volunteer Program
• Seek broad buy-in
• Host staff trainings
• Risk management
• Have basic systems in place
• Start small
5 ELEMENTS OF VOLUNTEER
MANAGEMENT
1. Planning a
Volunteer Program
2.Recruiting and Placing Volunteers
3.Orienting and Training Volunteers and Staff
4.Supervising and
Recognizing Volunteers
5.Evaluating Volunteer Programs
RECRUITING YOUNG VOLUNTEERS2.Recruiting and Placing
YOUTH Volunteers
YOUNG PEOPLE FIND SERVICE TO BE
MEANINGFUL WHEN….
• It is personally relevant to them.
• The activity is age-appropriate and
interesting/engaging .
• There is a social element .
2.Recruiting and Placing
YOUTH Volunteers
WHY DO YOUNG PEOPLE
VOLUNTEER?
They want to give back.
For club/school hours.
Feeling that they are making a difference.
College applications.
Their friends volunteer.
As volunteer managers,
how can we use this to
our advantage?
2.Recruiting and Placing
YOUTH Volunteers
BARRIERS TO YOUTH VOLUNTEERISM2.Recruiting and Placing
YOUTH Volunteers
• Erratic, unpredictable schedules
• Lack of free time
• Lack of transportation
• Lack of knowledge or skill
RETAINING YOUTH VOLUNTEERS2.Recruiting and Placing
YOUTH Volunteers
#1 Reason for not volunteering:
Lack of time.
Offer Options.
Knowledge Needed
Skills Needed
Activity Level
Frequency
Shift Time
Shift Length
Commitment Level
PROJECT IDEAS FOR YOUTH 2.Recruiting and Placing
YOUTH Volunteers
Drives (food, clothing, children’s
items, etc.)
Custom crates, blankets and treats for animal shelter
Start a community garden- donate the
food.
Host a healthy cooking class for
friends or neighbors
Plant trees Pen pal programs
Send care packages to deployed troops,
veterans, or wounded soldiers.
Make cards for the senior center
Pick up trash and clean your
neighborhood.
TIPS FOR RECRUITING YOUNG PEOPLE2.Recruiting and Placing
YOUTH Volunteers
• Use language that makes sense
• Social Media
• Partner with schools
• Meet young people where they are
5 ELEMENTS OF VOLUNTEER
MANAGEMENT
1. Planning a
Volunteer Program
2.Recruiting and Placing Volunteers
3.Orienting and Training Volunteers and Staff
4.Supervising and
Recognizing Volunteers
5.Evaluating Volunteer Programs
ORIENTING & TRAINING YOUNG
VOLUNTEERS
3.Orienting and Training
YOUTH Volunteers
3.Orienting and Training
YOUTH Volunteers
Orientation TrainingVS
ORIENTATION ELEMENTS3.Orienting
and Training YOUTH
Volunteers
Cause: Why should I be
volunteering here?
System: How will I be volunteering here?
Social: Where do I fit in?
Explain the ‘why’
Highlight development
of skills and work
experience.
Provide concise information
that is relevant to their role.
Spend time on this item
because it is important to
youth.
TRAINING ELEMENTS3.Orienting
and Training YOUTH
Volunteers
The process of providing
youth volunteers with the
ability to perform specific
types of work
Skills
Attitudes
Knowledge
TIPS FOR DESIGNING YOUR
ORIENTATION & TRAINING
3.Orienting and Training
YOUTH Volunteers
• Pick a good time
• Adapt your handouts
• Consider a volunteer mentor
• Cover relevant processes
• Introduce yourself to
parent/guardian
• Encourage questions
• Be thorough
• Build in physical activity
• Keep it informal
5 ELEMENTS OF VOLUNTEER
MANAGEMENT
1. Planning a
Volunteer Program
2.Recruiting and Placing Volunteers
3.Orienting and Training Volunteers and Staff
4.Supervising and
Recognizing Volunteers
5.Evaluating Volunteer Programs
SUPERVISING & RECOGNIZING
YOUTH VOLUNTEERS
4.Supervising and
Recognizing YOUTH
Volunteers
ACTIVITY: THE IMPORTANCE OF
SUPERVISION
4.Supervising and
Recognizing YOUTH
Volunteers
Think of a negative volunteer/work experience you had as a youth
oTo what extent did your supervisor contribute?
Think of a really great volunteer/work experience you had as a youth
oTo what extent did your supervisor help contribute?
STEPS IN SUPERVISING
VOLUNTEERS
4.Supervising and
Recognizing YOUTH
Volunteers
Step 1: Define and
Communicate Clear
Expectations
Step 2: Guide and Support
Volunteers
Step 3: Ensure that
Volunteers Feel Rewarded
and Recognized
TIPS FOR SUPERVISING TEEN
VOLUNTEERS
4.Supervising and
Recognizing YOUTH
Volunteers
Step 1:
Define & Communicate Clear Expectations
• Be specific.
• Focus on policies and
procedures
• Identify who they can
approach for questions.
TIPS FOR SUPERVISING TEEN
VOLUNTEERS
4.Supervising and
Recognizing YOUTH
Volunteers
Step 2:
Guide & Support
• Be encouraging
• Support, don’t control.
• Assign a mentor
• Schedule regular check-in’s
Take care of the person, not the task. If
you take care of the person, they will
take care of the task.
TIPS FOR RECOGNIZING YOUTH
VOLUNTEERS
4.Supervising and
Recognizing YOUTH
Volunteers
Step 3: Ensure Volunteers Feel
Recognized
• Use traditional & social media
• Send a note to their school or
parent
• Nominate them for an award.
• Offer leadership opportunities
• Provide a small gift
5 ELEMENTS OF VOLUNTEER
MANAGEMENT
1. Planning a
Volunteer Program
2.Recruiting and Placing Volunteers
3.Orienting and Training Volunteers and Staff
4.Supervising and
Recognizing Volunteers
5.Evaluating Volunteer Programs
EVALUATING YOUTH
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
5.Evaluating YOUTH
Volunteer Programs
TIPS FOR EVALUATING YOUTH
AS VOLUNTEERS
5.Evaluating YOUTH
Volunteer Programs
• Reflection vs. Evaluation
• Consider a self-assessment tool
• Diversify your feedback
• Be specific
• Focus on work skills AND contribution
5 ELEMENTS OF VOLUNTEER
MANAGEMENT
1. Planning a YOUTH Volunteer Program
2.Recruiting and Placing
YOUTH Volunteers
3.Orienting and Training
YOUTH Volunteers and Staff
4.Supervising and
Recognizing YOUTH
Volunteers
5.Evaluating YOUTH
Volunteer Programs
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU!