Calculate volunteer value: Quantify the value of volunteer service using annual estimates released each spring by Independent Sector.
Recognize volunteers via the President’s Volunteer Service Awards. Become a “certifying organization”for volunteers that track hours at home, online, or via your system.
“Volunteer Program Policies,” a fact sheet by Points of Light Foundation. Includes information about risk management and a sample volunteer agreement.
http://www.pointsoflight.org/downloads/pdf/program_policies.pdf
“Defining Effective Volunteer Positions,” a fact sheet by Points of Light Foundation. Includes tips for defining a position, and describing a position. Worksheet included.
“Developing Volunteer Projects Toolkit” by Hands on Network. Example of a one-day project agenda, sample checklist for the project, tips for managing your project, and information about evaluating your project.
“Planning a One-Dayvolunteer Event” by Points of Light Foundation. Simple guide on planning a one-day community volunteering event.
“Points of Light—Tips For Group Volunteer Projects.” Key steps for executing a company-sponsored volunteer project and real examples of companies that have conducted group volunteer projects.
“Work Together. Serve Together” by Hands on Network. Resources for a successful corporate volunteer project. Includes employee interest survey, partner selection guide, corporate project checklist, sample communications, and more.
“Creating Community-Wide Group Projects,” by the Points of Light Foundation. A step-by-step guide on planning, marketing, and implementing a group project. Includes timelines, ideas for engaging partners, strategies on how-to-work with the media, and planning guides.
“Volunteer Recruitment” by Hands on Network. Ideas for recruiting volunteers at school, church, work, etc.
“Recruiting Family Volunteers” by Points of Light Foundation. Includes an overview of family volunteering, what family volunteers value, and ways to recruit.
“Reinventing Aging: Baby Boomers and Civic Engagement” by Harvard School of Public Health and Metlife Foundation Initiative on Retirement and Civic Engagement. Information for nonprofits tapping into the wave of retiring Baby Boomers as nonprofit volunteers.
“Developing Media Messages for Volunteer Programs” by Working Solutions and available through Points of Light Foundation. Includes worksheets and helpful hints on how to craft effective media messages about your volunteer program.
