Each Wednesday I’ll do my best to share a resource I’ve created personally (like my Volunteer Supervisor Package or the Resume & Cover Letter that landed me a job without an interview).
I’ll be breaking down some important docs to their skeletons and provide you with tools to make your success easier. I like to promote efficiency through sensible, ethical and reproducible work principles. I’ll also share resources by others that have been helpful to me.
I’m aiming to create a small bank of professional goodies (pro bono), because I think everyone should have a happy work experience that fosters growth and appreciation. If you don’t know where to start on that journey, this is the place for you. If you’re well on your way, but could use a little extra support, this is for you too. If you’re already an expert and want to bestow your wisdom, feel free to contact me for a coffee.
Here’s what you can look forward to in the coming weeks:
A breakdown of the Volunteer Supervisor Package: a resource intended to build and enhance the relationship between the Volunteer Coordinator and the Direct Volunteer Supervisor(s) at your typical not-for-profit organization.
Why is this important?
When volunteers are properly supported, you have the opportunity to receive their outstanding kindness, skills and even professional qualities. The benefits of this range from increasing volunteer participation to surpassing your fundraising goals.
Most non profits can benefit from volunteers at every level – but only if volunteer positions are well-structured; provide screening, training, supervision and support; and volunteers are appreciated for their efforts. Professional volunteer administrator networks are a great local resource for volunteer coordinators to collaborate, but sometimes professionals are still unwilling to share the bones of their materials. Moreover, sometimes organizations’ policies discourage this openness.
Over the course of the next 6 to 8 weeks, I’ll be breaking down the Volunteer Supervisor Package I made for my favourite non profit when I developed the Volunteer Coordinator position. We’ll go over:
- Volunteer Supervisor Responsibilities
- Checklist for Successful Volunteer Training
- The Volunteer Handbook
- Top 10 Ways to Thank Volunteers
- Thank You Notes & Cards
- Tips on Giving Constructive Feedback
- Volunteer Request Form
- Replenishment Request & Other Communications
I’ll be sharing templates whenever I can so that you don’t have to start from scratch!
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