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Volunteers in an agency setting. Presented by: Emily Coffin, Park Ranger Saylorville Lake Project, Rock Island District. Recruitment. Websites Saylorville Lake opportunities: http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/Saylorville/Volunteers.cfm
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Volunteers in an agency setting Presented by: Emily Coffin, Park Ranger Saylorville Lake Project, Rock Island District
Recruitment • Websites • Saylorville Lake opportunities: http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/Saylorville/Volunteers.cfm • US Army Corps of Engineers Clearinghouse: http://www.orn.usace.army.mil/volunteer/ • United Way Volunteer Site: http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwoci/volunteer/ • Workamper : www.workamper.com (paper version also available) • Volunteer Council Bluffs: http://www.volunteercb.org/index.htm • Craigslist: www.craigslist.com • Brochures • Include: Mission, Application, Contact information, INCENTIVES • Advertise: Campgrounds, Visitor Center, Brochure Racks, Volunteers • Word of Mouth • Previous/current volunteers • Don’t be afraid to ask
Job Fit • Interview • Use Standard Questions • Experience, skills, interests, reason for volunteering • Be prepared for lots of questions! • Background Check • Field Incident Reporting (local internal database) • www.iowacourtsonline.org • Local law enforcement • Check references • Non-relatives • Explain volunteer position requirements
Volunteer Handbook Activity Hazard Analysis Property log (keys, equipment, etc.) On-the-job training Safety briefing Uniforms Training Inside Outside
Documentation • Agency documentation requirements • OMBIL • Tracking purposes • Most desired positions • Incentive programs • Grants • Volunteer Value • Wage rate FY08: $19.51 • Based on the average hourly earnings of all production and nonsupervisory workers on private nonfarm payrolls (as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Compensation • Free Camping • Pins • National Award Program • Monthly picnics • Free Tour or membership • Let them know they are appreciated!
Additional Resources and Training Opportunities • Points of Light Foundation Courses: http://www.dmacc.edu/conteddesc/volmanagement.asp • US Fish and Wildlife Service: http://training.fws.gov/DEO/trng/OUT8114.html • US Army Corps of Engineers: http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/employees/volunteer/volunteer.html • Network with area agencies and current volunteers
Questions? Contact Information Emily Coffin, Park Ranger Phone: 515-276-4656 ext.6518 E-mail: Emily.S.Coffin@usace.army.mil