Friday, October 11, 2002, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. CONNECTING STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS FOR HIGH IMPACT RESULTS Jill Friedman Fixler, Training by Design, Colorado Session Description: The key to high impact volunteering is the collaboration between the volunteer department and the chief executive. Learn about one cultural organization’s model to create high level volunteer assignments, improve employee/staff relationships, identify barriers to high impact volunteering, share lessons learned and develop strategy for change for your organization. Learning Objectives: 1. Present a model for strategic collaboration between the CEO of a cultural institution and the Volunteer Department 2. Identify barriers to high impact volunteer involvement and learn ways to break through these barriers 3. Learn to create productive relationships between volunteers and employees 4. Have the opportunity to develop a strategy that works for you and your organization 5. Learn how to position the volunteer program/manager within the organization from the CEO's perspective Level: All Conference Theme(s): Opportunity