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Master Volunteer Resource Guide - (PDF - 427 kb)
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This complete resource guide to volunteer management includes sections on Volunteer Concepts, Recruitment, Supervision, and Training. A product of the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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Learning Styles-North Carolina State University Learning Styles Questionaire
Program Administration
Online assessment instrument that gives user profile on-screen. Mainly uses classroom learning examples but very helpful.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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Learning Styles- Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligence
Program Administration
Explanation of each topic, interactive assessment, and tips on how to capitalize on styles.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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A.2. ID Local Resources for Your Community Service Project - (PDF - 191 kb)
Program Administration
This guide produced by the Maine Commission for Community Service deals with all aspects of organizing a community service project. A great tool for AmeriCorps members, Managers of Volunteers, or other community leaders.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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Cost of A Volunteer (National Grantmaker Forum) - (PDF - 254 kb)
Program Administration
"The information presented here does not attempt to calculate a ratio of return on investment. Instead, it is intended as an exploratory examination of the costs?many of which are hidden?associated with operating a high quality volunteer program. By this work we hope to raise up for further consideration the financial implications for the nonprofit sector of a significant national increase in volunteerism."
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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C.3. Cultural Competency - (PDF - 342 kb)
Program Administration
"Cultural Competency: Not a Lump Sum of Stereotypes presents cultural competency as a critical leadership skill necessary for those who organize volunteers.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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Building Community Collaboration and Consensus
Program Administration
Practical information for building collaboration and partnerships, locating assets and resources, identifying and engaging stakeholders, developing and completing goals and objectives and achieving success.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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Learning to Achieve
Program Administration
The National Institute for Literacy developed Learning to Achieve based on the latest rigorous research to increase practitioners’ knowledge of learning disabilities and their ability to provide effective services to adults. Learning to Achieve is replacing the Institute’s previous training known as Bridges to Practice.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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Best Practices for Developing a Volunteer Program
Program Administration
This publication is designed to provide Maryland's community-based organizations with an orientation to the fundamental elements of establishing a volunteer program. Best Practices for Developing a Volunteer Program is produced by seasoned practitioners from the volunteer management field.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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A Need to Know Guide to Best Practices in Volunteer Management - (PDF - 526 kb)
Program Administration
This must-have collection contains the Essential Elements of Volunteer Resources Management Checklist for agencies, core descriptions of the 9 Best Practices in Volunteer Management, and an additional list of resources.
Posted: 21 Aug 09
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B.1. Evaluation of Training - (DOC - 30 kb)
Program Administration
Tips and examples of evaluation tools.
Posted: 21 Aug 09
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A.1.Take Root -A Volunteer Management Guidebook - (PDF - 468 kb)
Program Administration
Learn more about identifying the need for volunteers in an agency, recruiting volunteers, and volunteer recognition and retention in this valuable guidebook from the Hands on Network.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.2. Basic Criteria for Developing Volunteer Job - (DOC - 23 kb)
Program Administration
A checklist for what's needed in developing a volunteer position within your organization.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.2. Boomer Recruitment Tip Sheet - (DOC - 62 kb)
Program Administration
Worthwhile tips for recruiting boomers.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.2. Designing Volunteer Positions Fact Sheet & Work Sheet - (PDF - 106 kb)
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A fact sheet and worksheet for developing volunteer position descriptions from the Hands on Network.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.2. Identify Local Resources-Volunteers - (DOC - 38 kb)
Program Administration
A comprehensive list of places to find volunteers in your community.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.2. Writing An Inclusive Service Description - (PDF - 95 kb)
Program Administration
A guide to writing an inclusive service description that calls for analyzing the position to determine Purpose, Essential Functions, Marginal Functions, Setting, and Qualifications.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.3. Gifts and Talents Activity - (PDF - 17 kb)
Program Administration
An activity used to take inventory of talents using the Heart, Head, and Hand format.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.3. Staff Screening Toolkit - (PDF - 1.1 mb)
Program Administration
Useful for Managers of Staff or Volunteers this digital copy of the valuable reference book covers topics including: The Screening Process, Legal Issues, Position Descriptions and Selection Criteria, Recruitment and Applications, Interviews, Checking References, Record Checks, and other Screening Tools and Techniques.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.4 Multiple Intelligence Profiles - (PDF - 122 kb)
Program Administration
Multiple Intelligence Profiles from Frames of Mind: Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.4. Eight Styles of Learning - (PDF - 20 kb)
Program Administration
The eight styles of learning are listed with bulleted defining qualities.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.4. Teaching Volunteers to Teach: Learning Styles - (PDF - 224 kb)
Program Administration
A short article by the Cooperative Extension of Texas University that references way to teach for comprehension and sequential learning as a means of program development.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.5. Analyzing Performance Measurement Data - (PDF - 793 kb)
Program Administration
Explains the Steps to Data Analysis for Measuring Performance: Start with a plan, Collect and Clean Your Data, Determine a Coding System, Tabulate Your Data, Transfer Your Information, and Check Your Plan. Created by Project STAR for the Corportation for National & Community Service.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.5. Collecting Performance Measurement Data - (PDF - 710 kb)
Program Administration
Explains the Steps to Data Collection for Measuring Performance: Identify Data types and sources, Identify who will be involved, Set a schedule, Train your data collectors, Pilot test your collection processes, and Implement your data collection. Created by Project STAR for the Corporation for National & Community Service.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.5. Developing Performance Measurement Instruments - (PDF - 915 kb)
Program Administration
Explains the Steps to Develop an Instrument for Measuring Performance: Identify the information needed, Choose a type of method, Create questions, Format your instrument, and Test your instrument. Created by Project STAR for the Corporation for National & Community Service.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.5. Essential Elements of Effective Service-Learning Practice - (PDF - 98 kb)
Program Administration
An example of using Critical Components and Essential Elements as a means of developing performance measures.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.5. Truths & Lies for Adult Learners - (DOC - 140 kb)
Program Administration
Some samples of adult development principles for use in supervising, training, and providing advancement opportunities for volunteers.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.6. Becoming a Better Supervisor - (DOC - 25 kb)
Program Administration
Link to this guide that was developed to help front-line supervisors in all kinds of community service programs. The guide was drawn from three major sources of information: a comprehensive needs assessment; views of supervisors who participated in Supervisory Skills Workshops; and literature of specialists in the fields of supervision, management, and community participation.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.6. Giving and Receiving Criticism - (DOC - 29 kb)
Program Administration
One page of useful tips for providing and receiving feedback.
Posted: 01 Dec 08
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A.6. Volunteer Disciplinary Procedure - (DOC - 26 kb)
Program Administration
A sample of both formal and informal Volunteer Disciplinary Procedure.
Posted: 01 Dec 08