Friday, October 11, 2002, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

ADAPTING PROGRAMS TO MATCH THE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Robin Popik, City of Plano, Texas

Session Description: Recent trends indicate the number of volunteers preferring daytime opportunities continues to decline as the number available for evening and weekend opportunities increases.  Group projects and one-time projects also continue to grow in popularity.  How do these community changes affect recruiting, marketing and the ability to obtain and retain volunteers?

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn program and community development
2. Learn innovative connections and partnerships
3. Learn about community collaborations

Level:  All
Conference Theme(s): Community, Opportunity