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Ambassador Program. Volunteers of America of Minnesota RSVP. Pretty Good Players. Introductions. Welcome Housekeeping information Getting to Know You. RSVP Greater Twin Cities. Staff Serves Carver Dakota Hennepin Ramsey Scott Washington.
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Ambassador Program Volunteers of America of Minnesota RSVP
Introductions • Welcome • Housekeeping information • Getting to Know You
RSVP Greater Twin Cities • Staff • Serves • Carver • Dakota • Hennepin • Ramsey • Scott • Washington
East Central RSVP • Staff • Serves • Chisago • Isanti • Kanabec • Mille Lacs • Pine
Learning Outcomes • Know history of RSVP • Be able to talk about Greater Twin Cities RSVP and East Central RSVP and their programs • Understand the Ambassador Program and responsibilities
Agenda • Background of RSVP • Ambassador Program • Purpose • Recruitment Materials and Strategies • Operations Details • “Answer Hunt” • Survey
Background • RSVP – Your Invitation to Volunteer • Established in 1971 • Opportunity to put skills, talents, and life experiences into motion for others – and benefit our Minnesota communities in the process. • The Greater Twin Cities and East Central RSVP work in 11 counties and are sponsored by Volunteers of America-Minnesota.
Focus Areas • Veterans and Military Personnel and their Families • Housing • Food Security • Literacy • Economic Opportunity • Independence and Wellbeing for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Benefits • Personal customized assistance • Be counted as part of a national movement • Special Events email newsletter • Ongoing training and recognition • Partial mileage reimbursement • Supplemental insurance
RSVP Coordinated Initiatives • CarFit • Bone Builders • RSVP Ambassador
RSVP Ambassador Program • Why? • Goals • Target audience • Create your own opportunity • Pretty Good Player • Recruiter • Connector • Presenter • Combination
Connectors • Start with thinking about where you’re connected (work place, church, schools, gym, etc.) • Think about other places to connect with potential volunteers • Seek out people who may be interested in volunteering • Tell them a little about RSVP and gather their contact information • Pass individual information along to an RSVP staff person
Presenters/Tablers • Handle speaking engagement logistics • Develop “Talking Points” for presentations
Recruitment Materials and Strategies • RSVP Materials • Strategies • Create your own • Support of RSVP Staff
Next Steps • Schedule a meeting with __________ • Decide whether you want to be a connector, presenter, or both • Prepare your meeting documents • Meet with __________ • Begin your volunteer recruitment adventure
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