The document outlines 5 tips for short-term and project based volunteerism. Tip 1 is to be selective about which volunteer opportunities to pursue as underplanned projects are often more trouble than helpful. Tip 2 is to understand the different types and motivations of volunteers, such as their age group, whether it fulfills a requirement, and how best to communicate with them. Tip 3 is to define the pros and cons of short-term volunteer projects upfront. Tip 4 is to be well-prepared for volunteers by having a plan, clear expectations and instructions, and following up afterwards. Tip 5 is to share your organization's mission with volunteers to give their work purpose and meaning.

1. Top 5 Tips
For
Short-Term & Project Based
Volunteerism
Region IV - Regional Governor's
Conference on Service & Volunteerism
January 19, 2011
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2. Andrew Hoffman
Non-profit ED
Nonprofit Communication &
Social Media Consultant
NextGen Executive
Committee Member
Community Engagement
Strategist & Champion
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3. www.NLFW.org
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4. st. louis
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5. ?
Who Are You
&
Why Are You Here
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6. Tip 1
Don’t
Do
It
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7. More Often a Train Wreck
& Hassle Than Helpful
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8. Tip 2
Understand
Who’s
Volunteering
& Why
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9. Age Groups &
Generational Breakdowns
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10. Infographic by Flowtown.com | Research by Pew Research
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19. Group Types
Community Service Credit?
Mandatory?
Church Group?
Student Group?
Personal Mission?
Neighborhood Advocate?
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20. Communication
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21. Tip 3
Define
Pros & Cons
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22. Pros
Little Training Needed
Little Investment In Individuals
Projects Easy To Implement
Energy, Enthusiasm, Creativity
ENcourages Volunteerism
Increased Org Capacity
Raises Org Awareness
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23. Cons
Leadership/Supervision Demands
High Volunteer Turnover
Repetitive Training Gets Old
Lack of Commitment
Less Like to be Engaged
Mandatory Volunteers
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24. Tip 4
Be Prepared
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25. Have A Plan
KNow Who’s Coming
Define Realistic Expectations
Have Instructions Ready
Follow Up
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26. Get Out of The Way
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27. Experiences Matter
Word Travels Fast
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28. Tip 5
Share Your
Mission
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29. Tell
Your
Story
#1 Missed Objective
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30. Lets Get
Practical
Questions & Group Think
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31. Thank You!
Andrew-Hoffman.com
NeighborLink Fort Wayne
Andrew@NLFW.org
260.710.7611
Presentation At:
www.Slideshare.net/AndrewDewey
Wednesday, January 19, 2011