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OLLI Volunteer Workforce. How to Recruit & Retain Our Most Valuable Resource. Ann Nikolai OLLI @ California State University, Chico Julia Cayuso OLLI @ University of Miami Andréa Sisino OLLI @ University of South Carolina Beaufort. Nonprofits Need More Talent. Limited resources - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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OLLI Volunteer WorkforceHow to Recruit & Retain Our Most Valuable ResourceAnn NikolaiOLLI @ California State University, ChicoJulia CayusoOLLI @ University of MiamiAndréa SisinoOLLI @ University of South Carolina Beaufort
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Nonprofits Need More Talent
Limited resources
Leadership drain
“Burnout” cited as number one reason staffers change jobs
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Stanford Social Innovation Review Winter 2009
http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entry/the_new_volunteer_workforce
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Too Often Undervalued & Underused
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Volunteers Can:Provide technology servicesHelp develop programmingTrain staffConduct strategic planningHelp raise moneyMentor young professionalsHelp improve staff morale and
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Volunteer Talent Leaves When We Fail To:Match Skills with AssignmentsRecognize ContributionsMeasuring the Value of
VolunteersTrain and Invest in Volunteers
and StaffProvide Strong Leadership
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Capitalizing on Volunteer Talent
Rethink Work RolesAssign Appropriate TasksCreate Bonding ExperiencesSupport and Training VolunteersUse New TechnologyDevelop Strategic Plans
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Chico, California
Race: 80% White, 14% Latino
Age: 15% are 65 & Older (Compared to 11% for California)
Sex: 47% Male, 53% Female
Education: 60% have some college
Estimated median household income: $35,990
California State University, Chico
Population 89,949
OLLI@CSU Chico
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OLLI @ CSU, ChicoEligibility: 50+ or retiredCurrent Members: 1,01712 distinct counties under 1 OLLI 200+ classes and programs (3
sessions)100% volunteer instructors Membership Fee: $100 annual feeNo additional class fees
Quick Facts
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Recruitment Strategies
Tying activities to Annual Plan
Tapping strong leaders Engaging volunteers in
planning Identifying specific roles Volunteers recruiting
volunteers Recognizing contributions Utilizing tools for
outreach Clear, frequent
communication
Volunteer sign-up sheets
Notices on bulletin boards
General appeals Lack of clarity
on tasks Micro-
management
What worked? Not so much…
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2013-2014 Annual Plan
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Sustaining the Volunteer NetworkDeveloping Annual Committee
ObjectivesRethinking Work RolesAssigning Appropriate TasksCreating Bonding ExperiencesSupporting and Training
VolunteersCommunicationRecognition and Appreciation
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Volunteer Recognition
Personalize notes of thanks
Share the gloryTie contributions to
institutional values and goals
Priority registrationCampus
partnershipsCommunity
partnerships
Recognize Contributions
Celebrate Milestones
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OLLI @ UM
Ethnicity: 50% Hispanic
Race: 91% WhiteAge: 65 years+ (17%)Language Spoken at
Home: 56% SpanishSex: 48% Male, 52%
FemaleEducational
Attainment: 60% some college
Estimated median household income in 2012: $85,183
Coral Gables, Florida
University of Miami
Population 49,411
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OLLI @ UM
Eligibility: 50+ or retired
Current members: 800
Classes: 200+(6 sessions)
Full Membership: $30
Separate Class Fees
Paid & Vol. instructors
Quick Facts
olli@um Open House
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Recruitment Strategies
The Personal Touch
“Spreading the word”
Class announcements
Getting specificMember surveysMine their
passion!
E-newsletter “Call for Volunteers”
Notices on bulletin boards
General “calls for help”
“Shots in the dark”
What worked? Not so much…
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Sustaining the Network• Consistent recruiting of new volunteers – don’t
overwork them!• Pairing new volunteers & with “power” volunteers• “Something for every one” • Clear communication about work roles• Open door policy
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Volunteer Recognition
Hand-written cards
Stock favorite treats
SmilesRecognizing
successAppreciation
Events
Make it personal
OLLI@UM V-OLLI-nteer Appreciation Lunch
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Attention to Details
OLLI @ UM VIDEO WILL BE PLAYED HERE
• Favorite Treats• Appreciation
Luncheon• Certificates of
Recognition• Provide
support
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OLLI @ University of South Carolina BeaufortThe Lowcountry Region Fourth fastest growing metropolitan
population along the East Coast.
Four county service district
Demographics: 200,000 people
Race: 70% white, 20% African American, 10% Latino
Age: 40% of the population is 50+
Education: 55% bachelor’s degree or higher
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OLLI @ University ofSouth Carolina Beaufort
Current Members: 1,500
4 distinct regions 450 classes annually100% volunteer
instructors Annual Fee: $40Term Fee: $85
UnlimitedSummer Session:
Free to members
Quick Facts
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Recruitment Strategies
“General” Call for “General” Volunteers
Posters or Flyers Insert in Curriculum
Guide
Membership Communication
Personal Interaction
Project Ownership Matching Skillset
to Position Recognition &
Celebration Friend To Friend
What worked? Not so much…
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Sustaining the NetworkConstant exposure in
all three communities through community presentations
Supporting our volunteers’ needs
Support - celebrate – congratulate- support – grow together!
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Volunteer Recognition Bring all regions together
Thank you notes on evaluation letters, cards for special occasions, personal touch
Volunteer recognition wall
Appreciation events – small & large
A MUST…make the time!