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Orientation within Recruitment Activities

Orientation within Recruitment Activities. What Do We Want?. More Volunteers. What Do We REALLY Want?. Volunteers that: Know the details about our program and want to be a part of it Understand the volunteer program’s tie to and role within Extension, and support Extension’s mission

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Orientation within Recruitment Activities

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  1. Orientation within Recruitment Activities

  2. What Do We Want? • More Volunteers

  3. What Do We REALLY Want? • Volunteers that: • Know the details about our program and want to be a part of it • Understand the volunteer program’s tie to and role within Extension, and support Extension’s mission • Understand and agree with our policies • Will be positive contributors to our group

  4. Orientation within Recruitment • All of our recruitment efforts should have a purposeful dose of orientation within them • Facilitates knowledgeable volunteers • Raises awareness and appreciation

  5. One Specific Technique • An informational meeting for people interested in joining your volunteer program • A informal, group meeting focusing on the program’s purpose and requirements

  6. Preparing for the Meeting • Keep a contact list of interested people • Secure the meeting facility • Mail or email folks to give the details of the informational meeting • Encourage current volunteers to attend

  7. The Meeting Facility • Needs to accommodate: • A large crowd • A laptop, projector and screen • A display area for posters and/or publications • A refreshment area (if desired)

  8. Conducting the Meeting • Main focus: attendees learning about the program & interacting with current volunteers • Ensure a non-threatening atmosphere with no pressure and no immediate commitment

  9. Conducting the Meeting • Volunteer resource administrator should speak • A volunteer leader within the program should speak

  10. Conducting the Meeting • Have a question/answer time • Tell participants what will happen next (communication, deadlines, etc…) • Allow time for potential volunteers to mingle with current volunteers

  11. Outcomes from the Meeting • Some folks will join our volunteer group! • This is GREAT! • Some folks will not join our group! • This is great, too!

  12. Outcomes from the Meeting • Reinforcing of fundamental program concepts to current volunteers • Efficient use of our time • Advocacy and Awareness of Extension

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