During last month’s Arlington Alexandria Volunteer Manager’s Roundtable we encouraged participants to write on the paper table cloths.
Below are some insights that were not captured on the reporting back:
What defines a volunteer leader?
- “self-starter”
- take initiative
- ownership, becomes lead
- understands how what they’re doing fits overall vision
What does relationship with volunteer leaders look like?
- ongoing personal interaction
- open & clear communication
- ongoing participation
- provide broad overview, ownership in planning phase
- ensure leaders have tools and resources
- volunteer training
- permission to be in charge
Nurture volunteers – check in
Clearly defined tasks
Deadlines; action plan
setting boundaries – clear understanding of expectations between volunteers & staff
training of staff
modes of communication preferences
aware of time, volunteers have jobs / professions
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