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   Part D. Developing a Strategic Plan, Organizational Struc... >
      Chapter 11. Recruiting and Training Volunteers >
         Section 1. Developing a Plan for Involving Volunteers >
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Developing a Plan for Involving Volunteers

  

Tools & Checklists

 Contributed by Janette Nagy Edited by Jerry Schultz and Kate Nagy

Tools
Checklist

Tool #1: Application Form

The following form can be filled out by new volunteers and signed by both the volunteer and his or her supervisor when the volunteer begins working.

(Adapted from Leadership skills: Developing volunteers for organizational success.) (See Resources)


Tool #2: Blank Job Description Form


APPLICATION FORM

Agency Name__________________________________________ Date______________


VOLUNTEER INFORMATION


Name:_________________________________ Social Security Number:_____________

Address: _______________________________ Date of Birth: ____________ Sex: ____

Home phone: ________________________ Work phone: ________________________

Organization represented (if applicable): ______________________________________

Current occupation: _______________________________________________________

Previous volunteer experience: ______________________________________________

Applicable professional experience: __________________________________________

Applicable educational experience: ___________________________________________

Particular interests or hobbies: _______________________________________________

Why would you like to volunteer here?________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

What type of service would you prefer? _______________________________________

Please indicate the days of the week and hours you could serve:

Day: _____________________ From: ___________________ To: _________________

Day: _____________________ From: ___________________ To: _________________

Day: _____________________ From: ___________________ To: _________________

Day: _____________________ From: ___________________ To: _________________

Time limit commitment: ___________________________________________________

Do you have a current driver's license? # _____________ Chauffeur's? # ____________

Do you have transportation? ______________ Could you furnish it for others? ________

Do you have minimum automobile insurance required by law? _____________________

In case of emergency, please notify: __________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________ Phone: ________________


For office use only:


Interviewed by:____________________________ Date: __________________________

Comments:


ORGANIZATION:_______________________________________________________


VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION


Title:



Purpose:



Responsibilities:





Qualifications:





Time requirement:



Proposed starting date:



Proposed ending date:



Boundaries:



Benefits:


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Checklist

Here, you'll find checklists that summarize the major points contained in the text.

___You know what information will be found in this chapter.

___You understand the advantages of volunteers:

  • They save money.
  • They bring needed skills.
  • They bring renewed energy and excitement.
  • They increase community ownership.

___You understand that a plan for volunteer involvement will help the program run more smoothly.

___You have involved organizational leaders, staff members, and prospective volunteers in the planning process.

___You have considered the advantages of a volunteer coordinator/director.

___You have reasons and a rationale for wanting volunteers.

___You have developed job descriptions.

___You have recruited volunteers.

___You have screened potential volunteers.

___You have conducted an orientation for volunteers.

___You have trained your volunteers.

___You understand how to supervise volunteers effectively, and do so.

___You understand how to retain volunteers.

___You have evaluated volunteer efforts.

___You continuously recognize volunteer effort and achievements.