INCREASING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Ruth Buell, Monterey Bay Aquarium, California Session Description: Because of the recent slumps
in the economy, we are being forced to look at roles formerly played by
paid staff that might be handled by volunteers. In this session, we
will review one institution's approach to this problem, and consider how
these techniques might be helpful to your organization. Learning Objectives: Level: All
Saturday, October 12, 2002, 8:00 – 9:30
a.m.
1. Evaluate your and
others' views of roles that can be played by volunteers
2. Outline
a process for volunteer recruitment, training and
evaluation
3. Review the types of information to include in
volunteer job descriptions
4. Compare electronic, paper and
personal contact methods of communication
5. Ensure a balance
between under- and over-involvement of volunteers
6. Share samples
of newsletters, job listings, job descriptions and surveys
Conference Theme(s): Balance, Community, Opportunity