I had a staff member ask me the day after our appreciation event why the volunteer coordinator in her division wasn't recognized for all her hard work. I was...
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Barbara Grostick
grostickb
May 28, 2009 3:25 pm
Volunteer recognition is just that....volunteer recognition. But I do like your idea of thanking or recognizing staff who supervise or work with volunteers....
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Leigh Nutter
leighclaire1972
May 29, 2009 8:50 pm
Hi there - My RSVP director just called me to tell me about the announcement President Obama will be making on June 8 and wanted to find out how we could ramp...
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Kathy Cahill
kathy.cahill
Jun 26, 2009 2:37 pm
Just got back from National Conference on Volunteering and Service (NCVS)in San Francisco and there was a lot of discussion about using skill-based volunteers....
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Leigh Nutter
leighclaire1972
Jun 29, 2009 2:39 pm
Hi Kathy - Great question! We haven't had many volunteers like this, but we haven't been looking for them either. Our community has not been hit too hard by...
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Kathy Cahill
kathy.cahill
Jun 30, 2009 2:10 pm
How to Update Your Listings at Serve.gov and All For Good by rrosenthal on June 25, 2009 Copied from:...
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Kathy Cahill
kathy.cahill
Jul 9, 2009 1:59 pm
This is an exert from http://www.energizeinc.com/hot/2009/09jul.html July 2009 By Susan J. Ellis The Drive towards "Highly-skilled" and "Pro Bono" Volunteering...
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Leigh Nutter
leighclaire1972
Jul 9, 2009 2:14 pm
Hi there - Just wanted to share something with this group... I'm sure you are aware of President Obama's United We Serve campaign - June 22 - Sept. 11. I...
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Kathy Cahill
kathy.cahill
Jul 13, 2009 3:19 pm
Thanks Leigh for sharing your experience. Has anyone else had any similar issues with the new United We Serve?...
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ritchie.barbara
Jul 13, 2009 3:40 pm
Yes, thank you for sharing this information. Our countywide volunteer program network talked about putting a short blurb about United We Serve in our county...
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crystal_cvngtn
Jul 13, 2009 3:40 pm
Hello All! I need some help with a new livescan policy we may have to implement. Please write back with: 1. Who you livescan (everyone, only those working...
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Kathy Cahill
kathy.cahill
Jul 13, 2009 3:47 pm
Hello Crystal 1. At Lee County we background check everyone. 2. We use a national background checking company (SSCI) that does an excellent job!!! ...
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Leigh Nutter
leighclaire1972
Jul 13, 2009 7:38 pm
1. We only background check those who volunteer with specific programs where volunteers are providing childcare, are not directly supervised but represent us...
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gerilyneicher
Jul 22, 2009 9:41 pm
Just a word of appreciation for your anticipated help! Here's my situation: I work for a county overseeing the volunteer program for the parks. We are lucky...
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Kathy Cahill
kathy.cahill
Jul 23, 2009 10:20 pm
Hello Gerilyn, What a great question!!. I too have campground host and know how extremely valuable they are. CAMP HOST is a very unique volunteer...
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Kathy Cahill
kathy.cahill
Jul 24, 2009 2:20 pm
Does anyone have a program where volunteers twitter info back to you? I'm working with Emergency Management to set something up and I need some kind of...
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Kathy Cahill
kathy.cahill
Jul 27, 2009 3:28 pm
Here are some resources for Twitter. http://www.nestalab.org.uk/social-media-for-social-impact/ http://www.socialbysocial.com/ ...
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Kathy Cahill
kathy.cahill
Jul 30, 2009 2:21 pm
http://www.navplg.org/newsletters/SUMMER%202009%20FINAL.pdf Check out NAVPLG Summer 2009 newletter. Enjoy! Kathy Cahill, CPRP NAVPLG President ...
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gerilyn.eicher
Aug 7, 2009 4:49 pm
Just wondering -- do you ever have trouble with your fellow staff understanding what you do? I'm the first volunteer coordinator in this organization and...
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kathy.cahill
Sep 4, 2009 8:40 pm
Hey folks! I have begun the task of creating the strategic plan for the volunteer program for the next five years. Was wondering if any of you might have...
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LeeAnn
volunteerdec...
Oct 5, 2009 6:13 pm
My city of Decatur, Georgia currently has a Citizens Assisting Public Safety (CAPS) program to assist with special events and disasters. We are now looking at...
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Kathy
kathy.cahill
Oct 5, 2009 7:36 pm
This link is specific to Sports at Disney Wide World of Sports Events Volunteer opportunities: Visit www.disneysportsenthusiast.com for volunteering...
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Kathy
kathy.cahill
Oct 13, 2009 6:54 pm
On October 19-25, the spotlight will shine on service when Hollywood writes volunteering into the script of more than 80 TV shows. What happens when an...
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Tony Goodrow
tonygoodrow
Nov 2, 2009 4:13 pm
October 29, 2009 Press Release AVRBC Conference - Vancouver, BC Canada A new online resource to help Volunteer Managers avoid reinventing the wheel. ...
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s.eggert
Jan 13, 2010 9:18 pm
Hello Colleagues, I am looking for VMs who might have experience engaging volunteers to support the work of govt Medical Examiners. Volunteers could help with...
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Debo Ade
everlydebby
Jan 26, 2010 8:56 pm
I could be available to volunteer, but what specifically is the project and how or what capacity do you want other volunteer to come in? Cheers! COLLINS. ... ...
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navplg
May 5, 2010 6:15 pm
Does you agency or organization have a social media policy? Are you able to use Facebook at work? Check out NAVPLG's updated website at www.NAVPLG.org Kathy...
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navplg
May 5, 2010 9:32 pm
NAVPLG Invites Nominations for 2010 Awards **Non members may apply** Looking for a way to bring credit to your program, or recognize an outstanding volunteer...
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Johnson, Joanna
joannacoordi...
May 6, 2010 6:29 pm
I'd love to receive any policies already available. Thanks, Joanna Joanna Johnson, CVA Certified Volunteer Administrator Volunteer Services Coordinator Town...
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navplg
Aug 10, 2010 3:38 pm
The Training and Capacity work group has created the AL!VE Webinar Training Series. The AL!VE Webinar Training Series provides high-quality, affordable...
