Retention and Celebration of Volunteers

Office Depot Foundation Conference

December 10, 2010

Construction

Maintenance & Management

Value Assessment

Relationships Construction Management/Maintenance Value Assessment

Time for a little exercise

Now everybody up! Form two lines across the room Face the person across from you When I say go…. When I say stop…. So…..

Maintaining Connections

Recognition Recognition throughout the year Verbal & visual recognition at

programs Hand-Written thank you note or email Social Media: Photos, Tweets, Video,

etc. Volunteer Appreciation Reception Start planning now: Volunteer Week is

April 10-16, 2011.

Volunteer Retention Expectations clearly defined at the

beginning Role of Staff Training Conscience of Time Don’t just convene to convene Productive and valuable role Follow-Thru / Communication Provide opportunities to connect Recognition throughout