Greetings, I recently got an intern to help me out with our volunteer services program (only consists of me), so this is much needed help. I am not sure what...
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montalvoarts
Nov 11, 2011 3:34 pm
Jessica wrote: Does anyone have something that they use to orient and train someone in the volunteer services field? Dear Jessica: I also am blessed with TWO...
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Shari Ilsen
sharxii
Nov 18, 2011 2:45 pm
[Overquoting removed my moderator BEM] All great ideas!, Babette! It's also nice to hear you're updating your VolunteerMatch listings. :) Often when younger...
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voluntforever
Nov 30, 2011 8:15 pm
Hi all - I'd like to revisit a topic - gathering volunteer hours. We are a very large open-air museum. We use time sheets for volunteers to complete at a...
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mrusinko (Michele Rus...
cccsru
Nov 30, 2011 9:21 pm
I manage a volunteer base of approximately 400 volunteers at our retirement community, and like your set up, our campus is very large and many volunteers do...
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Bruce Summers
brucevrm
Dec 2, 2011 1:53 pm
[Overquoting removed by moderator BEM] Hmmm... at the Red Cross we used a variety of tools... - Central sign-in on computer as the volunteer reported for their...
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dolcelucita
Dec 2, 2011 1:55 pm
... This is a great question and I just want to offer my hopes that someone out there has some great tips to share! I work in home care, and I never see my...
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Hessler, Stephany
stephhessstb
Dec 2, 2011 1:56 pm
I manage a program of 2,100 volunteers a year at 3 sites, and then a variety of field sites around the state doing restoration & monitoring work, cleanups, you...
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Tracy Thomas
tlthomas23
Dec 2, 2011 1:57 pm
While I only have one site, I have a highly seasonal team and a large number of volunteers who do their volunteer work from off site. I was in a similar ...
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dc101997
Dec 2, 2011 1:57 pm
Greetings, Considering on getting your CVA, Certified in Volunteer Administration Credential? Join us for a free webinar to learn more about the credential...
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Teresa Claypool
tclaypool2001
Dec 2, 2011 2:00 pm
Do the volunteers understand the importance to the organization and to the community of compiling the hours? Make sure they understand the reason: funders...
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Jana Johns
jjohns@...
Dec 2, 2011 2:03 pm
Jan, I have a couple of questions for you, regarding your request for ideas of how to capture hours: 1. Do your volunteers work at established shifts or...
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Karen Bantuveris
karen_volunt...
Dec 5, 2011 11:52 pm
Late to the conversation here.are you trying to track hours for volunteers who come and go on schedules that THEY choose, or is there a set schedule? If...
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voluntforever
Dec 6, 2011 1:51 am
Thank you so much to everyone who has responded to my query about collecting volunteer hours. It helps to know we're all in the "same boat". I will be taking...
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klaberte
Dec 13, 2011 5:29 am
(PLEASE include your ORGANISATION in the signature for all posts - MODERATOR KLS) I am trying to schedule parent-volunteers for our cooperative preschool....
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Nancy Macduff
mba@...
Dec 14, 2011 3:24 am
Portland State University offers two fully online classes in the administration of volunteers beginning in January 2012. Experienced managers of volunteer...
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Karen Bantuveris
karen_volunt...
Dec 15, 2011 6:54 pm
Wow, Ken! Great job on articulating your requirements. Does your preschool have a full-time volunteer coordinator, or will teachers and room parents be ...
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Mountplains@...
montalee1
Dec 15, 2011 7:36 pm
Save the Date! We are going to the Beach!! Mountain-Plains Museums Association Annual Conference - Corpus Christi, Texas October 1-5, 2012 Theme: Museums...
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mfayesimpson
Jan 4, 2012 6:55 pm
Hi all, I'm in the process of researching and brainstorming ideas for a short video to promote our volunteer opportunities. I'm the volunteer coordinator for...
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Christman, H. Welthea
welthea
Jan 4, 2012 6:56 pm
Hi Jan ~ and everyone. Happy New Year.. I too would appreciate anything you can share about Raiser's Edge. I have the Volunteer Module as my database...
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Eileen Alpaugh
ealpaugh
Jan 6, 2012 2:31 pm
[Overquoting removed by moderator BEM] I have a powerpoint presentation I use. I'd love to see what others send. -- *Eileen Alpaugh* Vice President Truth for...
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Shari Ilsen
sharxii
Jan 6, 2012 2:32 pm
[Overquoting removed by moderator BEM] Hi Michelle, Cool idea! Below are links to two videos that one of our awesome staff members made for VolunteerMatch....
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Nancy Macduff
mba@...
Jan 6, 2012 2:32 pm
Still time to register for class on recruiting volunteers. It is fully online. Class starts Monday. http://distancedegree.pdx.edu//programs/v_engagement.php ...
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kathleen_sam
Jan 8, 2012 10:45 pm
Does anyone have confidentiality policy language they are willing to share? We are updating our policies for volunteers and interns and want to specifically...
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Mountplains@...
montalee1
Jan 8, 2012 10:45 pm
MPMA Proposal Deadline is Friday the 13th! Join us on the beach at Corpus Christi October 1-5, 2012 For sessions, workshops and poster sessions A few slots...
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Jennifer McGee
jenshoffner
Jan 9, 2012 9:53 pm
Post edited for over quoting (Moderator KLS) please share when you get it! Thanks! Jennifer S. McGee Volunteer Manager Highlands County Habitat for Humanity ...
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hafla90046
Jan 10, 2012 7:15 pm
Hi Michelle, Here is a link to a video that we made with the help of our amazing volunteers including Marc Saltarelli, a wonderful director and long time...
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Karen Bantuveris
karen_volunt...
Jan 11, 2012 3:26 pm
Awesome video!! Shared via Twitter and am percolating a blog post. When/how do you typically share it with new volunteers? Thanks for sharing! ~ Karen Karen...
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Elizabeth Stephens
emstephens_99
Jan 13, 2012 2:45 pm
Hi, I have to say the holiday video startled me. I had it on in the background and when the stereotypical dirty homeless person came on I did a double take....
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mfayesimpson
Jan 13, 2012 2:45 pm
Thank you all for the great ideas! I'll definitely send out a link when we have our video finished. Michelle Borum City of Vancouver mfayesimpson@... BEM...
