the changing face of volunteerism nsrph conference 2013 max chauvin (902) 240 7272 or...
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The Changing Face Of Volunteerism
NSRPH Conference 2013
Max Chauvin(902) 240 7272 or
WARNINGS !!!• The WAR for Talent is on !
• Hard work ahead !!
• Hamburger is around the corner !!!
• If it isn’t broke … we need to break it !!!! (because it is going to be broken soon)
• What got you here will not get you to the next level (or even keep you where you are)!!!!!!!!!
How Is Volunteerism In NSRPH?
• • • • • • •
How Has Volunteerism Changed
• Less volunteers in Canada• Remaining volunteers have less time
– Not true in Nova Scotia
• Concerns with liability continue to grow• Responsibilities being increasingly downloaded
to service organizations• Governance accountabilities increasing• Fund development increasingly important
How Have Volunteers Changed
• Volunteers want more specific experiences
• Volunteers don’t want to fund-raise
• Volunteers want to make a contribution
• Volunteers don’t want to go to meetings
• Volunteers will not work with toxic people or in toxic environments
Put The Work In• Give up 10% of your budget OR
• Give up 10% of your people
• Which would you choose?
• Does this reflect what you do?
Your day timer knows everything.
If you care you showed up.
What Is The Problem & Deal With It
• Poor group dynamics
• Lack of engagement
• Confusion over roles
Some People Need To Move
Minimize These Activities
Maximize These Activities
Poor Match
Move On!!!!
Great Training Opportunity
Enjoyment / Satisfaction / Fun
SKILL
Get Clear On Our Priorities
Now Future
Give People A Real Job
• Make a real difference
• Not busy or ‘form’ work
• Use their gifts
• Understand the dramatic difference their work makes in the lives of those you serve
• Hold people accountable
Success Leaves Clues
• Why are you a volunteer with your organization?
• Why are you (position)?
• How did you become involved?
Try A New Place To Recruit
• Open houses
• Vol. resource center
• Presentation to community groups
• Dinner / Lunch / Tea
• Sport event
• Newspaper
• Brochure
• Doctor’s office
• Internet
• PSA
• Poster
• Video
• Service & Other Clubs
• Education event
• Church / Synagogue
• Schools & Universities
• Retirement groups
• Welcome wagon
• Malls / Theaters
Start Talking To New People
Ask (recruit) New People
The ‘New’ Math???
16,000 live here
We talked to the same 25 we always have
= No volunteers left anywhere (15,975)
Ask In A New Way
• Hi• Who we are and what
we do• Looking for someone
to …• We are approaching
you because …• The benefit to the
community will be …
• The benefit to you will be …
• Ask what they think• Listen to answers• Respond• ASK THEM TO
VOLUNTEER!!!• Follow - up
Have A Plan
• What skills are you looking for?
• Who in your community might have those skills?
• What is the hook for them?
• Where could you connect with them?
• How will your message be more memorable than the 1000s of others they will see?
Develop Terms Of Reference
• Position name• Incumbent name• Term or length of
commitment• Overall function• Committee &/or group
participation
• Authority or reporting relationships
• Specific duties and responsibilities
• Desired skill set• Knowledge required• Results expected
Engage In New Ways
• Partnership
• Skype, Facebook, Twitter, Conference calls
• ‘Delphi method’ for projects
• Short commitments
• Real leadership opportunities for those who want them
Teach Me How To Do My Job
• Skills
• Knowledge
• Support
• Feedback
• What’s next
Make It A Great Experience
Recognize People In A Way That Matters to THEM!
• Certificate / Medal• Scrapbook• Allow people to do
presentation• Gift• Conference or training• Volunteer of the …• Thank you note
• Thank you to family• Human interest story
in paper• Roast• Plant a tree
• #1 Thank you from participants or beneficiaries
