2. Volunteers Every member is a potential volunteer Volunteers are the lifeblood of affiliates Volunteers are the oil that keeps NAMI running

3. Everybody can be great…because everybody can serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

4. Ways Volunteers Help Board Members –President –Vice President –Secretary –Treasurer –Committee Member

5. Ways Volunteers Help Affiliate Contact Person Newsletter Speaker’s Bureau Web Maintenance Membership Greeter Education and Support

6. Screening Volunteers It is a good idea to screen volunteers –Talents/skills –Interest –Experience

7. Matching Volunteers Ensure a good match What are the requirements of the position

8. Expectations Is there a job description What is the time frame Is there training

9. Volunteer Job Description Template Position Description for: List of Duties: Responsibilities: Traditions: Authorities: Who to contact for assistance:

10. Volunteer Job Description Position Description for: List of Duties: Responsibilities: Authorities: Bylaws that pertain to this position: Training: Traditions: Timeframe: Who to contact for assistance:

11. The Perfect Fit Get to know your volunteers Take a personal interest Know their interests and passions

12. Don’t let volunteers isolate…

13. Keeping volunteers engaged in the work of the organization is challenging!

14. Tracking Volunteers Their duties Their involvement Their years of service

15. Tracking Volunteers Can be modified to fit your affiliates needs. Worksheets can be added to the main spreadsheet. Everything is in one convenient area for easy access.

16. Volunteer Tracking

17. Recognition Publicly In articles Personally

18. Reward volunteers

19. To Summarize Every member is a potential volunteer Ensure a good match Provide job descriptions and training Recognize and reward your volunteers Keep volunteers engaged Track their service Recognize and reward…