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Bite Size Volunteering

Bite Size Volunteering. The Bite-Size Project. Recognition volunteering changing Detailed research of current trends Project developed. Aim was to get community organisations on board. Pilot projects implemented (test our theories). Action - handbook - training - support.

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Bite Size Volunteering

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  1. Bite Size Volunteering

  2. The Bite-Size Project • Recognition volunteering changing • Detailed research of current trends • Project developed. Aim was to get community organisations on board. • Pilot projects implemented (test our theories). • Action- handbook- training- support

  3. The Traditional Volunteer • Regular attendance • Long term commitment • Often manual or low skill tasks • Sports clubs, school committees, op shops • Conforms to rules • Strong work ethic • Desire stability and structure • Willing to delay gratification • Loyalty

  4. Generational Differences Traditional Volunteer Bite-Size Volunteers • Long Term • Regular attendance • Conformity • Altruistic – accept rewards but not seeking them for self • Tolerant • Limited expectations – very accepting of standards • Short Term • Flexible attendance • Questioning • Altruistic to a point – want something in return • Seeks recognition • Limited tolerance • Demanding a higher level of professionalism

  5. Accessing Bite-Size Volunteers • Develop meaningful roles • Provide flexible, short term projects • Specific outcomes with a beginning / end • Understand and adapt to generational differences • Requires different / improved standards • Professionalism • Communication • WIIFM

  6. Managing Volunteers • Management’s support key to success • Improve your volunteer management standards • Communication • Recognition essential • Failure to meet expectations....

  7. Potential of BSV • Achieve goals, dreams & solve problems • Obtain quality consultation, skills & knowledge • Overcome time & resource issues • Limited only by your imagination

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