The Empowered Aspiring Professional

1. The Empowered Aspiring Professional Founding Executive Director D Presenter: Lydia Hill, MA2,,MPA,PC Execut Presentation created by: V.O.I.C.E. Consulting https://www.google.com/search?as_st=y&tbm=isch&hl=en&as_q=aspiring+professional+college+students&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&cr=&as_sitesearch=&safe=images&tbs=sur:fmc#imgrc=8TFjcZjlNrg9HM:

2. Goal To provide techniques and steps to maximize volunteer support, while empowering the aspiring professional.

3. Assess • Research • Prepare • Initiate • Implement • Check-in, Assess, Evaluate, Discuss, and Revamp • Appreciate, Support. Reward, and Celebrate How

4. Part One Getting to YOU and what you NEED

5. Mission and Vision Needs Assessment Gap Analysis Organizational Needs Assessment Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&biw=1126&bih=748&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=f487XIOKIuOfjwSwzI2gBA&q=needs+assessment+volunteer+program&oq=needs+assessment+volunteer+program&gs_l=img.3...50011.53155..53546...0.0..0.127.838.3j5......1....1..gws-wiz-img.LSENh_IDYDs#imgrc=IL7U2vpQ9Tj6DM:

6. Mission vs Vision Statement Mission Statement Why Who How The Bridge Group. https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/library/nonprofit-management-tools-and-trends/mission-and-vision-statements Retrieved 1-31-2019

7. Mission vs Vision Statement Continued Vision Statement Purpose Image Value Goals Horeb International. Four Components of a Clear Vision Statement. http://www.horebinternational.com/four-components-of-clear-vision/ retrieved 1-29-2019.

8. Describe the need Quantify the need Identify others that address the need Identify the service population Needs Assessment Aplos. How to Write a Nonprofit Needs Assessment. https://www.aplos.com/academy/nonprofit/nonprofit-accounting/how-to-write-a-nonprofit-business-plan/needs-assessment-section/ Retrieved 2-1-19 Dummies. How to Conduct a Needs Assessment for Your Nonprofit Program. https://www.dummies.com/business/nonprofits/how-to-conduct-a-needs-assessment-for-your-nonprofit-program/ Retrieved 2-1-19

9. Where is the organizatio/program now? Where do we want the organization or program to go? How can we close the gaps we have identified? GAP Analysis ClearPoint Strategy. Conducting a Gap Analysis: A Four Step Template. https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/gap-analysis-template/. Retrieved 1-31-2019

10. Part Two Preparing to Receive Support

11. Identify volunteer coordinator/community outreach personnel of referral source Review referral base volunteer process, needs, and expectations Identify volunteer referral resource base Research the company or institution Research Grantspace. Where Can I Finds or Post Volunteer Opportunities? https://grantspace.org/resources/knowledge-base/finding-and-posting-volunteer-opportunities/. Retrieved 2-1-19 Grantspace. Where Can I Learn More About Recruiting and Managing Volunteers for My Nonprofit? https://grantspace.org/resources/knowledge-base/recruiting-and-managing-volunteers/. Retrieved 2-19-19 Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&biw=1126&bih=748&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=tY87XMDkLuOLjwSGo6HIBw&q=research&oq=research&gs_l=img.3..0i67j0l9.6249161.6251194..6252747...0.0..0.90.682.8......1....1..gws-wiz-img.IgxDbcCnlDw#imgrc=F8aHQOrEt__MvM:

12. Defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as:: • “a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professionalsetting. • Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.” • In addition, an internship is a semester (fall, spring, summer) in duration, may or may not carry credit, may be paid or unpaid based on the Department of Labor criteria (See Page 8 for DOL Requirements). • Good Internships are Good Business Internship https://career.bryant.edu/resources/files/RI%20Employer%20Guide%20Good%20Internships%20are%20Good%20Business2%20(3).pdfRetrieved 2-1-19

13. Prepare https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&biw=1126&bih=748&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=tY87XMDkLuOLjwSGo6HIBw&q=prepare&oq=prepare&gs_l=img.3..0l10.2112501.2114466..2115207...0.0..0.199.631.6j1......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67.fPp-6YvsokE#imgrc=I291DOJk-klPTM: Perception: Employee vs. Volunteer Create/Develop a Volunteer Orientation/Training Manual Educate/Train Staff - Volunteer roles and responsibilities https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&biw=1126&bih=748&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=tY87XMDkLuOLjwSGo6HIBw&q=prepare&oq=prepare&gs_l=img.3..0l10.2112501.2114466..2115207...0.0..0.199.631.6j1......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67.fPp-6YvsokE#imgrc=OTrPT7G-L-5pJM: https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&biw=1126&bih=748&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=tY87XMDkLuOLjwSGo6HIBw&q=prepare&oq=prepare&gs_l=img.3..0l10.2112501.2114466..2115207...0.0..0.199.631.6j1......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67.fPp-6YvsokE#imgrc=IqxY74E_hbF_zM: (Ellis, 2016) https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&biw=1126&bih=748&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=tY87XMDkLuOLjwSGo6HIBw&q=prepare&oq=prepare&gs_l=img.3..0l10.2112501.2114466..2115207...0.0..0.199.631.6j1......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67.fPp-6YvsokE#imgrc=EgnfLNtXVc9CvM:

14. Establish well-defined projects Establish a training protocol Post Mission and Vision Provide Project Logic Model & Project Plan Prepare Continued (Ellis, 2016)

15. Know the project well and know what the organization supports. If its an academic institution know the requirements of the internship and know who can supervise the volunteer/intern Initiate Contact Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education. https://www.google.com/search?as_st=y&hl=en&tbs=sur%3Afmc&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=Jbc7XKuwFay-jwT_x6e4Aw&q=contact&oq=contact&gs_l=img.3..0l10.29909.31391..32207...0.0..0.75.475.7......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67.2h-Kc3QK0WA#imgrc=Zfhp8qgneTrcFM:

16. Be prepared to schedule a site visit Be ready to explain how volunteers will be engaged Know staff credentials Initiate Contact Continued Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education. https://www.google.com/search?as_st=y&hl=en&tbs=sur%3Afmc&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=Jbc7XKuwFay-jwT_x6e4Aw&q=contact&oq=contact&gs_l=img.3..0l10.29909.31391..32207...0.0..0.75.475.7......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67.2h-Kc3QK0WA#imgrc=Zfhp8qgneTrcFM:

17. Identify a volunteer coordinator Hold a special team-building to formerly introduce volunteers to employees Arrange a tour of the facilities Implement Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education. https://www.google.com/search?as_st=y&hl=en&tbs=sur%3Afmc&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=_rc7XMPlAqTujwT1k5uYCw&q=start&oq=start&gs_l=img.3..0i67j0l9.39177.40278..42562...0.0..0.87.357.5......1....1..gws-wiz-img.u_-l3nOU9E8#imgrc=D1AOAAgcsgm6RM:

18. Engagement Investment Commitment

19. Types of Volunteer Program Evaluation: Goal-based, Project-based, & Outcome-based Counting Volunteers & Assessing Value Evaluate (Ellis, 2016); Corporation National Community Service https://www.google.com/search?as_st=y&hl=en&tbs=sur%3Afmc&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=Kbg7XPrhF-mkjwSUt6u4AQ&q=Evaluate&oq=Evaluate&gs_l=img.3..0l10.335974.342484..342759...4.0..0.90.724.10......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67.rO6m50GuD6M#imgdii=Bf9_ItbJviMTNM:&imgrc=1bSdxBI1jHvXPM:

20. Celebrate National Volunteer Week Start off on the right foot Acknowledge your volunteers Show volunteers that you value them Annual recognition events Celebrate Volunteering Australia.

21. Part Three Implementation

22. Using your internship job description Activity Part One: select one of the agency projects and create a volunteer management plan, using the Volunteer Program handout, Part Two: Create a project logic model, use the sample logic model to help guide you through the process. Part Three: Interview your intern candidate. Part Four Share Organizations

23. Using your internship job description Activity Prepare for your interview Have at least 3 questions prepared to ask the organization Explain what you can bring to the internship opportunity Interns

24. Why this approach? To Empower Aspiring Professionals, organizations must: Have a solid foundation Know what they have What they need What they want to accomplish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b87mjjFnnH8 TEDxTalks. Internships: Engaging Learners | Grace Elletson | TEDxYouth@BarnstableHS

25. Q & A https://www.google.com/search?as_st=y&tbm=isch&hl=en&as_q=questions+and+answers&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&cr=&as_sitesearch=&safe=images&tbs=sur:fmc#imgrc=IkNnlhjvzjKSCM:

26. References Corporation for National & Community Service. How to Develop a Program Logic Model. https://www.nationalservice.gov/sites/default/files/upload/OpAC%20Logic%20Model%20draft%20in%20progress.pdf Corporation for National & Community Service. Three Types of Volunteer Program Evaluation. https://www.nationalservice.gov/sites/default/files/olc/moodle/vista_advanced_volunteer_management_topic_07/view6521.html?id=1083&chapterid=496 Ellis, S..J. (2017). Don’t Forget Volunteers as Part of the Solution to 2017 Nonprofit Challenges Energize. https://www.energizeinc.com/hot-topics/2017/february' Ellis, S..J. (2016). Beyond Counting Heads: Measuring the real impact of volunteers. https://www.nten.org/article/beyond-counting-heads-measuring-real-impact-volunteers/ Ellis, S..J. (2016). The Limitations of Seeing Volunteers Only as Unpaid Staff. https://www.energizeinc.com/hot-topics/2016/september Grantspace. Where Can I Finds or Post Volunteer Opportunities? https://grantspace.org/resources/knowledge-base/finding-and-posting-volunteer-opportunities/. Retrieved 2-1-19 Grantspace. Where Can I Learn More About Recruiting and Managing Volunteers for My Nonprofit? https://grantspace.org/resources/knowledge-base/recruiting-and-managing-volunteers/. Retrieved 2-19-19 Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education. Employers’ Internship Resource Guide https://www.noche.org/media/1/ResourceGuide-Complete-FINAL.pdf Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education. Employers’ “Quick-Start Internship Guide https://noche.org/media/1/NOCHE_Quick-StartInternshipGuide2018.pdf TEDxTalks. Internships: Engaging Learners | Grace Elletson | TEDxYouth@BarnstableHSUniversity of Wisconsin Extension. Volunteering - Logic Model. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/Logic_Model_G2a_WMUK_2016-17.pdf Volunteering Australia. 101 Ways to Recognise Your Volunteers. https://volunteeringaustralia.org/wp-content/uploads/VA-Managers-101-Ways-to-Recognise-Your-Volunteers.pdf

27. Creating An Orientation Manual for Volunteers: A Template for Non-Profit Organizations https://sustainingplaces.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/volunteer-orientation-manual.pdf Resources GAP Analysis Templates http://templatelab.com/gap-analysis-templates/ Generic Volunteer Orientation Manual www.betterimpact.com/wp-content/.../Generic_Volunteer_Orientation_Manual.do Greater Shepparton Volunteer Strategy & Action Plan http://greatershepparton.com.au/assets/files/documents/community/volunteer/Volunteer_Strategy_and_Action_Plan_2014_-_2018.pdf How to Create a Successful Volunteer Program https://funds2orgs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/VolunteerGuidebook.pdf How to Set Up a Volunteering Program https://knowhow.ncvo.org.uk/how-to/how-to-set-up-a-volunteering-programme Volunteer Engagement Mobilization Plan https://www.unitedwaydanecounty.org/reports/VolunteerEngagementMobilizationPlan.pdf Volunteer Management Handbook http://pmiloc.org/images/downloads/volunteer_management_handbook_v1.0final.pdf

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