Volunteer Leadership in a Transformed Association

Volunteerism Stats

Volunteerism Stats

Volunteerism Stats

Volunteerism Stats

• All data based upon Bureau of Labor Statistics:– Volunteering in the United States 2009– www.bls.gov

Hottest Trends in Volunteerism

• Voluntourism– Traveling a considerable distance to volunteer

in other parts of the country

• Virtual Volunteerism– Performing tasks completed in whole or in

part, via electronic communications.

• Micro Volunteerism– Volunteering a few minutes at a time.

Why New Models?

• May be able to reach a whole new group of volunteers

• Younger people are more prone to use the resources of the internet and could turn into long-time volunteers.

• Cost effective• Must find diverse ways for people to volunteer

Potential Volunteer Tasks

• Conducting “research”• Providing expertise and input• Conduct outreach and advocacy• Design and creation of materials• Track information• Focus groups

Documents

• Roles and Responsibilities• Volunteerism in a Unified and

Transformed Association– Includes guiding principles– Includes National Council of Leaders

Resources

• Bureau of Labor Statistics– www.bls.gov

• The Virtual Volunteering Guidebook– www.serviceleader.org/new/virtual

• Doodle– www.doodle.ch

• Adobe Connect– www.Adobe.com/Connect

Breakouts

• What ideas do you have to address the changing face of volunteerism with your Local Council of Leaders/Affiliate Board?