In some organizations getting the staff or board of directors to fully support the volunteer program can be a daunting task. Not everyone sees the value in engaging volunteers effectively... which only makes a volunteer manager's job more difficult!
One of VIP's areas of focus is just this - providing each of our partner organizations with the tools and support they need to understand just what volunteers can do for their clients and the organization as a whole. We even measure this! If you're a VIP Fellow or work at a partner site, you may have noticed that one of our standards is that each "organization has a vision of what volunteers can do for the organization and the people it serves."
Last month's Hot Topic from Energize! Inc has some fantastic tips on making an effective case to bring to anyone in your organization who doesn't "buy in" to the volunteer program.
How have you proven the worth of the volunteer program to those involved at your organization? Any tips to share? Comment and let everyone know!
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