Top 5 tips for Short-Term & Project Based Volunteers

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Here is a presentation I was asked to present at the Indiana Region IV - Regional Governor's Conference on Service & Volunteerism. I focused on the a few tips to prepare your nonprofit for short-term and project based volunteers. Many of us receive one-time volunteer requests from young to old and we need to have a plan to utilize that time offered. Contact me if you'd like to learn more.

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Top 5 Tips

Short-Term & Project Based Volunteerism

For

Region IV - Regional Governor's Conference on Service & VolunteerismJanuary 19, 2011

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Andrew HoffmanNon-profit ED

Nonprofit Communication & Social Media Consultant

NextGen Executive Committee Member

Community Engagement Strategist & Champion

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Who Are You & Why Are You Here ?

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Don’tDoIt

1Tip

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More Often a Train Wreck & Hassle Than Helpful

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Understand Who’s Volunteering & Why

2Tip

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Age Groups & Generational Breakdowns

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Group Types

Community Service Credit? Mandatory? Church Group?Student Group?Personal Mission?Neighborhood Advocate?

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Communication

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DefinePros & Cons

Tip

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Pros

Little Training NeededLittle Investment In IndividualsProjects Easy To ImplementEnergy, Enthusiasm, CreativityENcourages Volunteerism Increased Org CapacityRaises Org Awareness

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Cons

Leadership/Supervision DemandsHigh Volunteer TurnoverRepetitive Training Gets OldLack of CommitmentLess Like to be EngagedMandatory Volunteers

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Be Prepared

Tip

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Have A Plan

KNow Who’s Coming

Define Realistic Expectations

Have Instructions Ready

Follow Up

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Get Out of The Way

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Experiences MatterWord Travels Fast

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Share Your Mission

Tip

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Tell Your Story

#1 Missed Objective

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Lets GetPractical

Questions & Group Think

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Andrew-Hoffman.com

NeighborLink Fort Wayne

Andrew@NLFW.org

260.710.7611

Presentation At:www.Slideshare.net/AndrewDewey

Thank You!

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