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How do we advertise our volunteer opportunities?
Suggested texts for strong recruiting ads
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Organizations that Promote Volunteering by Persons with Disabilities
A list compiled by Jane Cravens of the United Nations Volunteer Program
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Online services for volunteers and volunteer programs
Idealist.org offers a broad introduction and links to other websites about volunteering.
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Can we recruit volunteers via the Internet?
There are increasingly sophisticated websites available to help
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How do we add a new board member?
Here are suggestions and links to forms to recruit and orient new board members.
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How to Choose a Service to Process Donations Online
IdealWare has a thorough discussion on the web.
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Are volunteer job descriptions necessary?
Before volunteering, be sure you understand what's expected of you in the job
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Where should we place our volunteer ads?
A collection of ideas
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List of Books on Volunteerism
Here is a list compiled in 1996.
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How much information should be provided to volunteers?
It's important to accomodate a broad range of personal styles among volunteers, but there are still some kinds of information that everyone must have. Some information is always necessary though; here's a list of some things to consider.
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What Information Should Board Prospects Receive?
Enough to help them understand the organization and be sure of a 'fit' between their interests and the mission. Plus (and this is the tough part), enough to support due diligence about the organization's work.
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Should we keep volunteer and staff roles clearly different?
The Fair Labor Standards Act makes doing so very important.
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Do people volunteer more during the winter holidays?
Researchers and managers report their experience and evidence
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FAQs about 'Virtual' Volunteering
Summary: Virtual volunteering, also known as online volunteering, cyber service, online mentoring, telementoring, and various other names, offers a number of benefits to both volunteers and the organizations who involve them.
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How do I find volunteer opportunities in my community?
Here are some suggestions for community-based and online sources of announcements by organizations looking for volunteers.
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What is telecommuting? How can it help me?
Telecommuting means working from home, and it's rapidly on the rise.
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How can I become a fundraising consultant?
Consultants must respond to a wide range of challenges (says an experienced fundraiser), so they need to have a wide range of experience.
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Good interview questions when hiring a volunteer coordinator
Thoughts about how to give candidates a chance to show their strengths.
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How do I know what volunteer project is right for me?
Some self-screening is the first step, so that you know what you're looking for.
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What should we do before we start to recruit volunteers?
Plan what's needed and how the work can be divided
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Are 'stipends' wages?
Yes. Reports must be filed on the money people are paid for work and taxes may be due, however small the payments and no matter how they are calculated.
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