I posted a message yesterday in response to the posting that said VolunteerWorks does not work with Windows XP. For some reason the message was not released...
I am searching for a national criminal history check method that gives arrests as well as convictions. I am currently using the local United Way Volunteer...
Hummer, Elizabeth
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Nov 3, 2003 4:26 pm
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Elizabeth: I just want to caution you that an individual is innocent until proven guilty. An individual can be arrested, but if he/she is not convicted...they...
Lance Hood
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Nov 3, 2003 6:00 pm
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Could anyone help this person? She is looking for a post - here is what she said. Send it directly to her - thanks! I am on your listserv and am at a...
[Edited for overquoting. Please do not quote entire message when responding. Thanks! TS, Moderator] I agree, and it is information that should be treated...
Hummer, Elizabeth
ehummer@...
Nov 3, 2003 9:58 pm
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Good morning, I'm a writer with The Volunteer Management Report, a monthly print newsletter for volunteer managers. I'm currently working on an article about...
This is a very interesting thread. I guess we have an advantage over some since we have a Law Enforcment arm that has access to a variety of sources of...
Paula, Are you asking about an agreement between the organization and the individual volunteer? Would also be called a job description? Carol Bloemer Volunteer...
Carol Bloemer
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Nov 4, 2003 8:08 pm
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Try www.volunterrific.com. I love it! The website allows you to download a free trial copy. It is easily customized, and very user friendly. Danielle Hosler ...
Hosler, Danielle
danielle.hosler@...
Nov 4, 2003 8:12 pm
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Hello! I am interested in connecting with other volunteer administrators who work in AIDS service organizations to learn more about your policies/procedures...
Liz Adamshick
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Nov 4, 2003 8:13 pm
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By Susan J. Ellis Responses for this topic Without question, training on how to deal with tension between volunteers and paid staff is the topic most requested...
Carol, Yes, it's an agreement between a volunteer and the organization. But no, it's something other than a job/position description. Sort of "here's what...
I too, read Susan's article and thought it was an excellent piece. As program committee member of our local association, I have recommended this as a topic...
... In addition to the comments previously made: * The only real NATIONAL criminal history check is a criminal history check at each county in the US. * There...
Given the explosion in Recruitment related services, little attention has been paid to the specifics of Recruiting Strategy. In a world driven by infinite...
I know that many of you were involved in the International Year of Volunteers, and through those efforts, you met Sharon Capeling- Alakija, the Executive...
RE: Why is it important to have a volunteer service agreement? What should go in it? In your opinion, what are some of the most common mistakes...
Debra Foucher
dfoucher@...
Nov 5, 2003 2:11 pm
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Hi Paula; Would you be willing to share your "receipt of handbook reviewed and received" agreement? Thanks, Peg Boughton Volunteer Coordinator Mohawk & Hudson...
... organizations ... Hi - I'm new to the group and love the information and ideas I have gotten already on all aspects of Volunteer managment. I saw this...
[Please do not quote entire message when replying -- overquoting removed by moderator mkh] Hi Deb, Thanks for the info! It's very helpful. Would we be able to...
I think it is very important to list both the positives and the negatives of anything in a story. Especially for the Vol Manage Report. Many...
Lance Hood
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Nov 5, 2003 8:34 pm
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I would like to know if anyone has ever sent a survey out to their volunteers to get feedback on if the organization, coordinator or project is fulfilling...
Lora Clack
lora@...
Nov 5, 2003 8:34 pm
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Paula - I'm answering your message, I'm wearing two hats. As an academic, I research the psychological contracts of volunteers. The psychological contracts...
Paula, here is my feedback. Hope you find it useful.. ;) I'm posting it to the group too. Ro' *********************************************************** 1)...
[Please do not quote entire message when replying -- Overquoting removed by moderator mkh] Lance, Excellent point! I will be sure to suggest this in the...
I disagree with Lance on this issue. It is imperative for any organization to get the volunteer to sign the application/service agreement. We use ours to let...
Lora Clack asks: "I would like to know if anyone has ever sent a survey out to their volunteers to get feedback on if the organization, coordinator or ...
I wish all of us were as lucky to be able to protect our volunteers with worker's comp the way Kim can. In the three volunteer programs with which I have...
sam elliston
selliston@...
Nov 7, 2003 12:40 pm
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You make excellent points Joy! That is one of the reasons we have an orientation session for our new volunteers and a general training session for all...