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Volunteers

Volunteers. Every member is a potential volunteer Volunteers are the lifeblood of affiliates Volunteers are the oil that keeps NAMI running. Everybody can be great…because everybody can serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve.

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Volunteers

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  1. Volunteers • Every member is a potential volunteer • Volunteers are the lifeblood of affiliates • Volunteers are the oil that keeps NAMI running

  2. Everybody can be great…because everybody can serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

  3. Ways Volunteers Help • Board Members • President • Vice President • Secretary • Treasurer • Committee Member

  4. Ways Volunteers Help • Affiliate Contact Person • Newsletter • Speaker’s Bureau • Web Maintenance • Membership • Greeter • Education and Support

  5. Screening Volunteers • It is a good idea to screen volunteers • Talents/skills • Interest • Experience

  6. Matching Volunteers • Ensure a good match • What are the requirements of the position

  7. Expectations • Is there a job description • What is the time frame • Is there training

  8. Volunteer Job Description Template Position Description for: List of Duties: Responsibilities: Traditions: Authorities: Who to contact for assistance:

  9. Volunteer Job Description Position Description for: List of Duties: Responsibilities: Authorities: Bylaws that pertain to this position: Training: Traditions: Timeframe: Who to contact for assistance:

  10. The Perfect Fit • Get to know your volunteers • Take a personal interest • Know their interests and passions

  11. Don’t let volunteers isolate…

  12. Keeping volunteers engaged in the work of the organization is challenging!

  13. Tracking Volunteers • Their duties • Their involvement • Their years of service

  14. Tracking Volunteers Can be modified to fit your affiliates needs. Worksheets can be added to the main spreadsheet. Everything is in one convenient area for easy access.

  15. Volunteer Tracking

  16. Recognition • Publicly • In articles • Personally

  17. Reward volunteers

  18. To Summarize • Every member is a potential volunteer • Ensure a good match • Provide job descriptions and training • Recognize and reward your volunteers • Keep volunteers engaged • Track their service • Recognize and reward…

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