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Tools and training for volunteer and service programs

Tools and training for volunteer and service programs. The Resource Center. What’s the Resource Center ?. It’s the best source for connecting service and volunteer organizations with targeted training and information. What does the Resource Center do?.

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Tools and training for volunteer and service programs

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  1. Tools and training for volunteer and service programs The Resource Center

  2. What’s the Resource Center? It’s the best source for connecting service and volunteer organizations with targeted training and information.

  3. What does the Resource Center do? • Provides training and technical assistance to Corporation grantees, community-based organizations, and nonprofits that use volunteers to strengthen communities. • Facilitates information-sharing among Corporation grantees: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, VISTA, NCCC, and Learn and Serve America. • Connects potential grantees to relevant Corporation grant opportunities and capacity-building resources.

  4. www.nationalservice.gov/resources Where is the Resource Center?

  5. SEARCHby word or phrase using the search box on every page BROWSEthrough a list of relevant topics to see what is offered SELECT an area of the site that you know you’d like to access CONNECTwith others in the volunteer and service community How does the Resource Center work? The website allows you to… Select Resource Type Connect and Share Site Search Browse Topics

  6. Volunteers, members, and staff of CNCS programs Community-based organizations Nonprofit organizations Faith-based organizations Schools And many other agencies that use volunteers Who uses the Resource Center?

  7. Effective practices Lending library Online learning center Social media networking Calendar of events Sample forms Reference and referral Technical assistance More What’s at the Resource Center? Access all resources easily and free of charge.

  8. What’s the Effective Practices Collection? The collection offers good ideas, successful strategies, and studied results that can lead to greater program success — in an easy-to-read format.

  9. Effective Practices Collection Effective practices cover a broad range of topics — from tutoring and mentoring, to nonprofit management, to marketing and media.

  10. Effective Practices Collection Visit the collection and find concrete guidance on specific topics, such as: - Hosting a successful web conference - Documenting in-kind contributions - Building a recruitment plan

  11. What’s the Lending Library? The library is a specialized collection that offers the national service community thousands of books, videos, and other materials specifically for staff and volunteer training and enrichment.

  12. Lending Library The lending library has an online system that makes it easy to request materials. Resources are shipped to your doorstep free of charge.

  13. Lending Library Need help finding resources specific to your needs? Contact the library assistant any weekday.

  14. What’s the Online Learning Center? The center offers free, easy-to-use online courses and tools.

  15. Online Learning Center The Online Learning Center has a growing catalog of courses that range from financial management, to tutor training, to disability inclusion — and more.

  16. Online Learning Center New to online learning? One-on-one technical support is available every weekday.

  17. Social Media Networking Connect and share with other programs and peers by using social media sites and tools like our e-mail discussion lists.

  18. Calendar of Events Connect with your colleagues face-to-face or in webinars, search for national and local events by keyword, or submit your own event listing.

  19. Sample Forms Access sample forms submitted by programs in the field, including timesheets, reporting forms, job descriptions, and more. Tailor them to suit your own needs.

  20. What’s new at the Resource Center? On the homepage, see the latest developments and tools in the volunteer and service world with “What’s New.” Read our topical monthly feature and check out the resource feed, which offers fresh information relevant to your needs and interests.

  21. How do you learn more about the Resource Center? The knowledgeable staff who created and maintain the website are there to answer your questions and help you find what you need. Visit www.nationalservice.gov/resources Use the toll-free number: 800-860-2684

  22. Thank you! Connect with the Resource Center: @serviceresource delicious.com/serviceresources youtube.com/serviceresources friendfeed.com/serviceresources

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