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Maximizing Volunteer Engagement Study - Senior Corps Evaluation

Learn about the benefits of volunteering and how to collect data from volunteers in the FGP and SCP Volunteer Study. Understand the resources and steps to conduct the survey effectively. Get insights into the Senior Corps Volunteer Performance Measure and how to enhance volunteer participation. Find assistance through the Senior Corps Survey Help Desk and access language translations for wider reach. Ensure over 85% of volunteers complete the survey by following the outlined steps. Utilize the provided tools and support for a successful study outcome. Complete the survey tasks and send responses to Digital Documents for analysis.

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Maximizing Volunteer Engagement Study - Senior Corps Evaluation

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  1. FGP and SCP Volunteer Study April , 2013

  2. Session Agenda • Overview • Why we are surveying volunteers • Understanding the Benefits of Volunteering Study • The Steps: Collecting Data from Volunteers • Training and Technical Assistance Resources • Q&A FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  3. Overview Senior Corps Evaluation Senior Corps Volunteer Performance Measure FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  4. Why Survey Volunteers? Benefits of volunteering: • Can promote a sense of one’s ability to complete tasks and reach goals (self-efficacy) • Can foster a stronger sense of being connected to others (social ties). Demonstrate results for Senior Corps program Provide stronger evidence through use of comparison group design FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  5. Overview: How Grantees will Contribute FGP and SCP granteesare required to conduct the survey. FGP and SCP volunteersare being asked to complete the survey, but their participation is voluntary. Goal: More than 85 percent of volunteers complete a survey Dates: The survey posted April 15. Collect and turn in all surveys by June 17. FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  6. Understanding the Resources Free assistance is available • Senior Corps Survey Help Desk: 1-800-207-0750 • Email: SCSurvey@jbsinternational.com • Website: http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/sc-evaluations • Benefits of Volunteering Study and the Senior Corps Volunteer Performance Measure Survey Information Packet • 13 Language translations FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  7. Overview: Data Collection Steps A. Preparation B. Conduct the Survey C. Wrap-up FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  8. Overview: Data Collection Steps A. Preparation • Download and print survey form(s). • Make copies of the survey form(s). • Determine who will distribute surveys. Prepare helpers. • Schedule time at in-service to conduct survey. B. Conduct the Survey C. Wrap-up FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  9. Preparation1. Download and print survey Considerations • Determine which survey(s) • Volunteer survey may replace your other surveys Important • Do not change survey FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  10. Preparation 2. Make copies of the survey form(s) Considerations: • One per volunteer • Double-sided copies or staple together both pages of survey Important: • Make a few extras FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  11. Preparation 3. Determine who will help and prepare them. Considerations • Train helpers to: • Introduce survey, give instructions, respond to questions • Be consistent Important • Don’t skip helper preparation FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  12. Poll Do you have your own volunteer survey? FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  13. Preparation4. Schedule time to conduct the survey. Considerations • Schedule 30 minutes • Schedule for more than one event Important • Work back from deadline (June 17) FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  14. Overview: Data Collection Steps A. Preparation B. Conduct the Survey • Distribute the survey at event. • Follow up with missing volunteers. • Finish collecting all surveys. C. Wrap-up FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  15. Conduct the Survey5. Distribute survey to volunteers You will need to • Introduce survey and be ready for questions • Make sure volunteers understand participation is optional • Assist volunteers who may need help Important • Anticipate language or other difficulties and be prepared FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  16. Brainstorm - Chat Think of your volunteers. Which volunteers are likely to need assistance? How would you provide it? FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  17. Conduct the Survey5. Distribute survey to volunteers Considerations • Ensure confidentiality • Use sign-in sheet/attendance form Important • Store surveys in safe place FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  18. Conduct the Survey6. Follow up with absent volunteers. Considerations • Use sign-in sheets to determine who hasn’t completed surveys Important • Schedule a follow-up opportunity at the next in-service FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  19. Conduct the Survey7. Finish collecting all surveys Considerations • Coordinate with volunteer stations and helpers. Important • Share timelines with volunteer stations and helpers • Check surveys Check surveys – circles need to be filled in. Fill circles like this:  FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  20. Overview: Data Collection Steps A. Preparation B. Conduct the Survey C. Wrap-up • Complete the Survey Coversheet/Response Rate Formand send surveys to Digital Documents. FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  21. Wrap-up8. Complete Survey Coversheet(s) and send all to Digital Documents Cover sheet Surveys Package to Digital Doc USPS, UPS or FedEx to: ABBYY USA-DIGITAL DOCUMENTS DIVISION FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  22. Task Lists and Schedule Sample Task List and Schedule for Conducting the Survey FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  23. Resources • Webinars • Materials • Web page: http://www.nationalservice.gov/resources/sc-evaluations • Free Help-desk support • Telephone number:1-800-207-0750 • Email address: SCSurvey@jbsinternational.com FGP and SCP Volunteer Survey

  24. Preparation1. Review study information and download material Evaluation of Senior Corps Programs

  25. Q & A What questions do you have? What else do you need to know? Evaluation of Senior Corps Programs

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