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Getting Started with Your New Volunteer

Presented by

bull Introductionsbull 2-minute refresher the new volunteer

demographicbull Designing a volunteer orientation sessionbull Training techniquesbull Components of a volunteer manual

bull Workshop evaluation

Workshop Agenda

bull Different profile ndash different needsbull Important to create roles that meet needs bull Essential to have the structure in placebull Important to involve staff and gain supportbull Infrastructure is critical for successbull Successful recruitment relies on relationships

Two Minute Refresher The New Volunteer

bull Youngerbull Busierbull Seeking meaningful opportunitiesbull Impatient with time-wasting activitiesbull Desire social connectionsbull Some are donorsbull Graduation requirements create a pool of younger volunteersbull Some are looking for job experience training re-entry to

employment

Profile of the New Volunteer

bull Motivates and excites the volunteerbull Prepares the individual for successbull Builds team relationshipsbull Educates to be an ambassador

Successful orientationof the New Volunteer

bull Be ready- name tag handbookequipment etc

bull Be warm amp welcoming enthusiasticbull Spend sufficient timebull Reinforce the importance of their rolebull Enthusiastic introductions to othersbull Involve other volunteers in welcome

Successful orientation motivates amp excites

bull Provide thorough instructions on organization volunteer role and equipment

bull Provide written resource amp contact informationbull Encourage amp respond to questionsbull Identify a volunteer ldquobuddyrdquobull Schedule a follow-up date

Successful orientation prepares for success

bull Involve other team members in orientationbull Notify and prepare team of volunteer role amp

start datebull Introduce to other team membersbull Provide contact names amp phone numbers

Successful orientation builds team relationships

bull Provide verbal amp written information mission values systems and structure history future plans

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role as an ambassador- give examples

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role in customer service- give examples

bull Review the 200-word water cooler message

Successful orientation educates to be an ambassador

__ Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans

__ Tour__ Overview of department introduction to executive team

staff amp volunteers__ Review written position description__ Job instructions__ Risk management issues__ Relevant policies amp procedures __ Time log amp absences__ Equipment (as pertinent) ndashphones copy machine etc__ Policies__ Dress code

Successful orientationchecklist

The objective of training is to equip volunteers with appropriate skills and knowledge to

carry out the work they have agreed to perform effectively

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bull Skills needed to perform the taskposition

bull Knowledge and information needed to perform the taskposition

bull Attitudes needed for healthy and successful performance of the position

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

bull Presented by

  • Slide 1
  • Workshop Agenda
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
  • Slide 12
  • Slide 13
  • Slide 14
  • Slide 15
  • Slide 16
  • Slide 17
  • Slide 18
  • Slide 19
  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

bull Introductionsbull 2-minute refresher the new volunteer

demographicbull Designing a volunteer orientation sessionbull Training techniquesbull Components of a volunteer manual

bull Workshop evaluation

Workshop Agenda

bull Different profile ndash different needsbull Important to create roles that meet needs bull Essential to have the structure in placebull Important to involve staff and gain supportbull Infrastructure is critical for successbull Successful recruitment relies on relationships

Two Minute Refresher The New Volunteer

bull Youngerbull Busierbull Seeking meaningful opportunitiesbull Impatient with time-wasting activitiesbull Desire social connectionsbull Some are donorsbull Graduation requirements create a pool of younger volunteersbull Some are looking for job experience training re-entry to

employment

Profile of the New Volunteer

bull Motivates and excites the volunteerbull Prepares the individual for successbull Builds team relationshipsbull Educates to be an ambassador

Successful orientationof the New Volunteer

bull Be ready- name tag handbookequipment etc

bull Be warm amp welcoming enthusiasticbull Spend sufficient timebull Reinforce the importance of their rolebull Enthusiastic introductions to othersbull Involve other volunteers in welcome

Successful orientation motivates amp excites

bull Provide thorough instructions on organization volunteer role and equipment

bull Provide written resource amp contact informationbull Encourage amp respond to questionsbull Identify a volunteer ldquobuddyrdquobull Schedule a follow-up date

Successful orientation prepares for success

bull Involve other team members in orientationbull Notify and prepare team of volunteer role amp

start datebull Introduce to other team membersbull Provide contact names amp phone numbers

Successful orientation builds team relationships

bull Provide verbal amp written information mission values systems and structure history future plans

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role as an ambassador- give examples

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role in customer service- give examples

bull Review the 200-word water cooler message

Successful orientation educates to be an ambassador

__ Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans

__ Tour__ Overview of department introduction to executive team

staff amp volunteers__ Review written position description__ Job instructions__ Risk management issues__ Relevant policies amp procedures __ Time log amp absences__ Equipment (as pertinent) ndashphones copy machine etc__ Policies__ Dress code

Successful orientationchecklist

The objective of training is to equip volunteers with appropriate skills and knowledge to

carry out the work they have agreed to perform effectively

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bull Skills needed to perform the taskposition

bull Knowledge and information needed to perform the taskposition

bull Attitudes needed for healthy and successful performance of the position

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

bull Presented by

  • Slide 1
  • Workshop Agenda
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
  • Slide 12
  • Slide 13
  • Slide 14
  • Slide 15
  • Slide 16
  • Slide 17
  • Slide 18
  • Slide 19
  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

bull Different profile ndash different needsbull Important to create roles that meet needs bull Essential to have the structure in placebull Important to involve staff and gain supportbull Infrastructure is critical for successbull Successful recruitment relies on relationships

Two Minute Refresher The New Volunteer

bull Youngerbull Busierbull Seeking meaningful opportunitiesbull Impatient with time-wasting activitiesbull Desire social connectionsbull Some are donorsbull Graduation requirements create a pool of younger volunteersbull Some are looking for job experience training re-entry to

employment

Profile of the New Volunteer

bull Motivates and excites the volunteerbull Prepares the individual for successbull Builds team relationshipsbull Educates to be an ambassador

Successful orientationof the New Volunteer

bull Be ready- name tag handbookequipment etc

bull Be warm amp welcoming enthusiasticbull Spend sufficient timebull Reinforce the importance of their rolebull Enthusiastic introductions to othersbull Involve other volunteers in welcome

Successful orientation motivates amp excites

bull Provide thorough instructions on organization volunteer role and equipment

bull Provide written resource amp contact informationbull Encourage amp respond to questionsbull Identify a volunteer ldquobuddyrdquobull Schedule a follow-up date

Successful orientation prepares for success

bull Involve other team members in orientationbull Notify and prepare team of volunteer role amp

start datebull Introduce to other team membersbull Provide contact names amp phone numbers

Successful orientation builds team relationships

bull Provide verbal amp written information mission values systems and structure history future plans

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role as an ambassador- give examples

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role in customer service- give examples

bull Review the 200-word water cooler message

Successful orientation educates to be an ambassador

__ Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans

__ Tour__ Overview of department introduction to executive team

staff amp volunteers__ Review written position description__ Job instructions__ Risk management issues__ Relevant policies amp procedures __ Time log amp absences__ Equipment (as pertinent) ndashphones copy machine etc__ Policies__ Dress code

Successful orientationchecklist

The objective of training is to equip volunteers with appropriate skills and knowledge to

carry out the work they have agreed to perform effectively

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bull Skills needed to perform the taskposition

bull Knowledge and information needed to perform the taskposition

bull Attitudes needed for healthy and successful performance of the position

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

bull Presented by

  • Slide 1
  • Workshop Agenda
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
  • Slide 12
  • Slide 13
  • Slide 14
  • Slide 15
  • Slide 16
  • Slide 17
  • Slide 18
  • Slide 19
  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

bull Youngerbull Busierbull Seeking meaningful opportunitiesbull Impatient with time-wasting activitiesbull Desire social connectionsbull Some are donorsbull Graduation requirements create a pool of younger volunteersbull Some are looking for job experience training re-entry to

employment

Profile of the New Volunteer

bull Motivates and excites the volunteerbull Prepares the individual for successbull Builds team relationshipsbull Educates to be an ambassador

Successful orientationof the New Volunteer

bull Be ready- name tag handbookequipment etc

bull Be warm amp welcoming enthusiasticbull Spend sufficient timebull Reinforce the importance of their rolebull Enthusiastic introductions to othersbull Involve other volunteers in welcome

Successful orientation motivates amp excites

bull Provide thorough instructions on organization volunteer role and equipment

bull Provide written resource amp contact informationbull Encourage amp respond to questionsbull Identify a volunteer ldquobuddyrdquobull Schedule a follow-up date

Successful orientation prepares for success

bull Involve other team members in orientationbull Notify and prepare team of volunteer role amp

start datebull Introduce to other team membersbull Provide contact names amp phone numbers

Successful orientation builds team relationships

bull Provide verbal amp written information mission values systems and structure history future plans

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role as an ambassador- give examples

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role in customer service- give examples

bull Review the 200-word water cooler message

Successful orientation educates to be an ambassador

__ Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans

__ Tour__ Overview of department introduction to executive team

staff amp volunteers__ Review written position description__ Job instructions__ Risk management issues__ Relevant policies amp procedures __ Time log amp absences__ Equipment (as pertinent) ndashphones copy machine etc__ Policies__ Dress code

Successful orientationchecklist

The objective of training is to equip volunteers with appropriate skills and knowledge to

carry out the work they have agreed to perform effectively

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bull Skills needed to perform the taskposition

bull Knowledge and information needed to perform the taskposition

bull Attitudes needed for healthy and successful performance of the position

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

bull Presented by

  • Slide 1
  • Workshop Agenda
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
  • Slide 12
  • Slide 13
  • Slide 14
  • Slide 15
  • Slide 16
  • Slide 17
  • Slide 18
  • Slide 19
  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

bull Motivates and excites the volunteerbull Prepares the individual for successbull Builds team relationshipsbull Educates to be an ambassador

Successful orientationof the New Volunteer

bull Be ready- name tag handbookequipment etc

bull Be warm amp welcoming enthusiasticbull Spend sufficient timebull Reinforce the importance of their rolebull Enthusiastic introductions to othersbull Involve other volunteers in welcome

Successful orientation motivates amp excites

bull Provide thorough instructions on organization volunteer role and equipment

bull Provide written resource amp contact informationbull Encourage amp respond to questionsbull Identify a volunteer ldquobuddyrdquobull Schedule a follow-up date

Successful orientation prepares for success

bull Involve other team members in orientationbull Notify and prepare team of volunteer role amp

start datebull Introduce to other team membersbull Provide contact names amp phone numbers

Successful orientation builds team relationships

bull Provide verbal amp written information mission values systems and structure history future plans

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role as an ambassador- give examples

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role in customer service- give examples

bull Review the 200-word water cooler message

Successful orientation educates to be an ambassador

__ Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans

__ Tour__ Overview of department introduction to executive team

staff amp volunteers__ Review written position description__ Job instructions__ Risk management issues__ Relevant policies amp procedures __ Time log amp absences__ Equipment (as pertinent) ndashphones copy machine etc__ Policies__ Dress code

Successful orientationchecklist

The objective of training is to equip volunteers with appropriate skills and knowledge to

carry out the work they have agreed to perform effectively

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bull Skills needed to perform the taskposition

bull Knowledge and information needed to perform the taskposition

bull Attitudes needed for healthy and successful performance of the position

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

bull Presented by

  • Slide 1
  • Workshop Agenda
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
  • Slide 12
  • Slide 13
  • Slide 14
  • Slide 15
  • Slide 16
  • Slide 17
  • Slide 18
  • Slide 19
  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

bull Be ready- name tag handbookequipment etc

bull Be warm amp welcoming enthusiasticbull Spend sufficient timebull Reinforce the importance of their rolebull Enthusiastic introductions to othersbull Involve other volunteers in welcome

Successful orientation motivates amp excites

bull Provide thorough instructions on organization volunteer role and equipment

bull Provide written resource amp contact informationbull Encourage amp respond to questionsbull Identify a volunteer ldquobuddyrdquobull Schedule a follow-up date

Successful orientation prepares for success

bull Involve other team members in orientationbull Notify and prepare team of volunteer role amp

start datebull Introduce to other team membersbull Provide contact names amp phone numbers

Successful orientation builds team relationships

bull Provide verbal amp written information mission values systems and structure history future plans

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role as an ambassador- give examples

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role in customer service- give examples

bull Review the 200-word water cooler message

Successful orientation educates to be an ambassador

__ Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans

__ Tour__ Overview of department introduction to executive team

staff amp volunteers__ Review written position description__ Job instructions__ Risk management issues__ Relevant policies amp procedures __ Time log amp absences__ Equipment (as pertinent) ndashphones copy machine etc__ Policies__ Dress code

Successful orientationchecklist

The objective of training is to equip volunteers with appropriate skills and knowledge to

carry out the work they have agreed to perform effectively

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bull Skills needed to perform the taskposition

bull Knowledge and information needed to perform the taskposition

bull Attitudes needed for healthy and successful performance of the position

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

bull Presented by

  • Slide 1
  • Workshop Agenda
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
  • Slide 12
  • Slide 13
  • Slide 14
  • Slide 15
  • Slide 16
  • Slide 17
  • Slide 18
  • Slide 19
  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

bull Provide thorough instructions on organization volunteer role and equipment

bull Provide written resource amp contact informationbull Encourage amp respond to questionsbull Identify a volunteer ldquobuddyrdquobull Schedule a follow-up date

Successful orientation prepares for success

bull Involve other team members in orientationbull Notify and prepare team of volunteer role amp

start datebull Introduce to other team membersbull Provide contact names amp phone numbers

Successful orientation builds team relationships

bull Provide verbal amp written information mission values systems and structure history future plans

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role as an ambassador- give examples

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role in customer service- give examples

bull Review the 200-word water cooler message

Successful orientation educates to be an ambassador

__ Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans

__ Tour__ Overview of department introduction to executive team

staff amp volunteers__ Review written position description__ Job instructions__ Risk management issues__ Relevant policies amp procedures __ Time log amp absences__ Equipment (as pertinent) ndashphones copy machine etc__ Policies__ Dress code

Successful orientationchecklist

The objective of training is to equip volunteers with appropriate skills and knowledge to

carry out the work they have agreed to perform effectively

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bull Skills needed to perform the taskposition

bull Knowledge and information needed to perform the taskposition

bull Attitudes needed for healthy and successful performance of the position

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

bull Presented by

  • Slide 1
  • Workshop Agenda
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
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  • Slide 16
  • Slide 17
  • Slide 18
  • Slide 19
  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

bull Involve other team members in orientationbull Notify and prepare team of volunteer role amp

start datebull Introduce to other team membersbull Provide contact names amp phone numbers

Successful orientation builds team relationships

bull Provide verbal amp written information mission values systems and structure history future plans

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role as an ambassador- give examples

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role in customer service- give examples

bull Review the 200-word water cooler message

Successful orientation educates to be an ambassador

__ Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans

__ Tour__ Overview of department introduction to executive team

staff amp volunteers__ Review written position description__ Job instructions__ Risk management issues__ Relevant policies amp procedures __ Time log amp absences__ Equipment (as pertinent) ndashphones copy machine etc__ Policies__ Dress code

Successful orientationchecklist

The objective of training is to equip volunteers with appropriate skills and knowledge to

carry out the work they have agreed to perform effectively

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bull Skills needed to perform the taskposition

bull Knowledge and information needed to perform the taskposition

bull Attitudes needed for healthy and successful performance of the position

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

bull Provide verbal amp written information mission values systems and structure history future plans

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role as an ambassador- give examples

bull Discuss volunteerrsquos role in customer service- give examples

bull Review the 200-word water cooler message

Successful orientation educates to be an ambassador

__ Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans

__ Tour__ Overview of department introduction to executive team

staff amp volunteers__ Review written position description__ Job instructions__ Risk management issues__ Relevant policies amp procedures __ Time log amp absences__ Equipment (as pertinent) ndashphones copy machine etc__ Policies__ Dress code

Successful orientationchecklist

The objective of training is to equip volunteers with appropriate skills and knowledge to

carry out the work they have agreed to perform effectively

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bull Skills needed to perform the taskposition

bull Knowledge and information needed to perform the taskposition

bull Attitudes needed for healthy and successful performance of the position

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

__ Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans

__ Tour__ Overview of department introduction to executive team

staff amp volunteers__ Review written position description__ Job instructions__ Risk management issues__ Relevant policies amp procedures __ Time log amp absences__ Equipment (as pertinent) ndashphones copy machine etc__ Policies__ Dress code

Successful orientationchecklist

The objective of training is to equip volunteers with appropriate skills and knowledge to

carry out the work they have agreed to perform effectively

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bull Skills needed to perform the taskposition

bull Knowledge and information needed to perform the taskposition

bull Attitudes needed for healthy and successful performance of the position

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

The objective of training is to equip volunteers with appropriate skills and knowledge to

carry out the work they have agreed to perform effectively

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bull Skills needed to perform the taskposition

bull Knowledge and information needed to perform the taskposition

bull Attitudes needed for healthy and successful performance of the position

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

bull Skills needed to perform the taskposition

bull Knowledge and information needed to perform the taskposition

bull Attitudes needed for healthy and successful performance of the position

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

Two types of trainingFormal

ClassroomField tripsRole playsCase studies

InformalOn-the-job demonstration

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

Successful orientationtraining techniques

Individuals generally have a preferred style of learningbull Auditory (they like the lecture)bull1048707 Visual (they like the transparencies and

handouts)bull Kinesthetic (they like exercises and self-

learning activities)

A good trainer includes all styles so as to reach a diverse audience

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

Successful orientationtraining techniques

The energy of your audience will fluctuate

bull Early morning is generally best for lecturebull Mid-morning optimal for group involvement

bull Late morning best time for tough work ndash people most alert

bull After lunch- use participant involvement

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

Other tips

bull Use your voice and body to retain participant attention

bull Use stories and examples to make your points

Successful orientationtraining techniques

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

bull Presented by

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  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

bullConcentrate all Volunteer reference materials intoan easy handbook

bullInfluence Volunteer behavior and practice

bullEducate Volunteer as to roles and responsibilities

bullImprove Volunteer productivity and efficiency

bullEnsure all Volunteers are ldquoon the same pagerdquo- consistency

bullJump-start new Volunteersrsquo participation amp contributions

bullInsure legal compliance

bullProvides a tool for managing challenging volunteers

The Volunteer Manualpurpose

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

1 Welcome2 Table of Contents3 Overview of organizational mission values history services amp programs structure future plans4 Contact names and numbers5 Telephone use and instructions6 Volunteer role descriptions7 Code of Conduct8 Time log reporting9 Policies

Reporting hoursSafetyDress codeAbsenteeismSmokingConfidentialityInternet use

__

The Volunteer Manualcomponents

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

Other tips

Make it skim able ndash easy to quickly referenceUse pictures charts graphicsUpdate the manual annuallyInvolve volunteers in reviews and updates

The Volunteer Manualother guidelines

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

What Questions Do You Have

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan

wwwstartherestaynearcom

NorthSky Resource Centerwwwnorthskynonprofitnetworkorg

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

bull Presented by

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  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

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Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934

Thank You

Contact NorthSky at2319293934

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  • Workshop Agenda
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  • What Questions Do You Have
  • Volunteer Center of the United Way of Northwest Michigan
  • NorthSky Resource Center
  • Thank You Contact NorthSky at 2319293934