16th rri international breast cancer support conference taipei. taiwan. 10 th -12 th november 2011...
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16th RRI International Breast Cancer Support ConferenceTaipei. Taiwan. 10th-12th November 2011
Concurrent 1.6CAPACITY BUILDING FOR SUPPORT GROUPS.
A. RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS&
BUILDING NETWORKS.Ann Steyn. President. Reach to Recovery International.
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What is a volunteer?• A person who freely offers to do
something.• A person who works for an organisation
without being paid.
Volunteerism is the use of volunteers, especially in community services.
Oxford Dictionary.
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Use of Volunteers
• Volunteers extend the resources of an organisation.
• Volunteers can become visible advocates for an organisation
• Peer support volunteers have a credibility that paid staff never have.
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Volunteer Recruitment
• It is a personal choice to become a volunteer.
• Recruitment of volunteers requires a specific approach.
• There is no monetary reward
• Volunteers offer time and skills
• They will only be interested in becoming a volunteer if they are motivated to do so.
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Volunteer Recruitment
*To attract volunteers you need to focus on what your organisation does.
*Identify your needs and the volunteer roles
*Design volunteer job description
/ criteria
*Design a recruitment plan
*Use various avenues to promote
the plan
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Volunteer Recruitment• Survey existing members of group.• Encourage new members, who with time may wish to volunteer. Keep in contact.• Health professionals can help to identify potential volunteers• Use website/newsletter to show volunteer
activities. Include instructions as to how to apply.
• Ensure programmes are relevant
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Working with Volunteers
• The following points are essential for the successful recruitment and retaining of volunteers.
• Matching job and volunteer: time and expertise
• Clearly define the expectations required of volunteer
• Provide suitable training• Provide on going support
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Working with Volunteers
• Ensure volunteer programme is evaluated regularly.
• Recognise volunteers and thank them.
Volunteers gain from their experience in many ways. This includes increasing their knowledge and skills, and networking with other like minded organisations
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Building Networks
“The organising unit of the 21st century is the network.”
Andrew Zolli. Founder Z+partners
• Social networks connect organisations or individuals with common interests and goals.
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Building Networks
* Working together in a partnership can help solve common problems.
* Networks can play an important role in community education and advocacy.
* A partnership of organisations speaking with one voice carries more influence than 1 organisation
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Conclusion.• Recruiting volunteers together with
building networks are essential components of a successful volunteer programme.
• A successful volunteer programme will enhance the organisation, benefit patients as well as the volunteer.
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References
• Volunteer Recruitment Handbook. S Ellis
Energize.Inc 1996
* www.energizeinc.com
• Volunteer Management. L Rogers
• ACS Volunteer Recruitment, Screening andSelection.