orientation within recruitment activities. what do we want? more volunteers
DESCRIPTION
What Do We REALLY Want? Volunteers that: –Know the details about our program and want to be a part of it –Understand the volunteer program’s tie to and role within Extension, and support Extension’s mission –Understand and agree with our policies –Will be positive contributors to our groupTRANSCRIPT
Orientation within Recruitment Activities
What Do We Want?
• More Volunteers
What Do We REALLY Want?
• Volunteers that:– Know the details about our program and
want to be a part of it– Understand the volunteer program’s tie to
and role within Extension, and support Extension’s mission
– Understand and agree with our policies– Will be positive contributors to our group
Orientation within Recruitment
• All of our recruitment efforts should have a purposeful dose of orientation within them
• Facilitates knowledgeable volunteers
• Raises awareness and appreciation
One Specific Technique
• An informational meeting for people interested in joining your volunteer program
• A informal, group meeting focusing on the program’s purpose and requirements
Preparing for the Meeting• Keep a contact list of interested
people• Secure the meeting facility• Mail or email folks to give the details
of the informational meeting• Encourage current volunteers to
attend
The Meeting Facility
• Needs to accommodate:– A large crowd– A laptop, projector and screen– A display area for posters and/or
publications– A refreshment area (if desired)
Conducting the Meeting
• Main focus: attendees learning about the program & interacting with current volunteers
• Ensure a non-threatening atmosphere with no pressure and no immediate commitment
Conducting the Meeting
• Volunteer resource administrator should speak
• A volunteer leader within the program should speak
Conducting the Meeting• Have a question/answer time
• Tell participants what will happen next (communication, deadlines, etc…)
• Allow time for potential volunteers to mingle with current volunteers
Outcomes from the Meeting• Some folks will join our volunteer
group!– This is GREAT!
• Some folks will not join our group!– This is great, too!
Outcomes from the Meeting
• Reinforcing of fundamental program concepts to current volunteers
• Efficient use of our time
• Advocacy and Awareness of Extension