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From Bland to Grand Diversifying Your Volunteer Base

From Bland to Grand Diversifying Your Volunteer Base. Your presenters. Jenny Buck Ohio Reading Corps Regional Coordinator. Sean Noe Ohio Reading & Math Corps Program Coordinator. Please participate in poll!. Please visit the following link, or follow the QR Code

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From Bland to Grand Diversifying Your Volunteer Base

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  1. From Bland to GrandDiversifying Your Volunteer Base

  2. Your presenters Jenny Buck Ohio Reading Corps Regional Coordinator Sean Noe Ohio Reading & Math Corps Program Coordinator

  3. Please participate in poll! • Please visit the following link, or follow the QR Code • Keep the website open on your phone/computer, for another poll question later! • https://pollev.com/ohioreadingc013 • Poll question #1: When you hear the word ‘diversity’ what comes to mind?

  4. Diversity is the unique set of qualities that separate people as individuals such as • Race • Ethnicity • Gender • Age • Religion • Sexual orientation • Physical / mental abilities • Economic status • Geographic location • Educational background • Marital status • Language • Political beliefs • Work / learning styles • Membership in professional organizations

  5. Small group discussion • Why is it important to have a diverse group of volunteers for your organization? • How might having a more diverse group directly benefit your organization? • How might having a more diverse group directly benefit the people you serve/your community?

  6. Why diversity is important • Larger pool of volunteers / donors • A variety of skills/backgrounds • Relate better to population served

  7. Know your why Know Your Why ~ Michael Jr.

  8. Now that we know the WHY…

  9. How can we increase diversity among our volunteers?

  10. Action Step #1Shift Your Language • Help • Support • Give back • Contribute • Make a difference

  11. Action Step #2Build Relationships • Many people volunteer if they are asked • Be authentic ~ explain why • Message needs to be heard more than once

  12. Action Step #3Understand Importance of SES • Consider socio-economic status • Make adjustments when necessary

  13. Action Step #4Embrace Skill-Based Opportunities • What is the job that needs to be done? • Where can you find specific skillset? • How do you approach them?

  14. Action Step #5Recruit from Those You Serve • Reciprocity is an important concept in many communities • People may not need/know their help is wanted

  15. Action Step #6Partner to Engage Groups of Youth • Partner with an already existing group on a one-time service project • Sports teams, service clubs, high schools, youth groups

  16. Action Step # 7Remove Barriers • Background checks • Flexibility • Exclusive policies • Child care • Transportation stipend • Food

  17. Action Step # 8Create an Inclusive Organizational Culture • Work to educate everyone within your organization about the importance of engaging volunteers of diverse backgrounds and experiences • Inform frontline personnel

  18. Action Step # 9Be Intentional Where You Recruit • Professional organizations • Specific community/events • All media, not just on internet • Types of businesses you leave information

  19. Action Step # 10Use Current Volunteers • A major reason people volunteer is because they were asked/informed by someone they know! • Your long-time volunteers can share their passion and commitiment about the services your organization provides

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