online recruitment

ONLINEVolunteer Recruitment

Getting Started

PresenterSandra Miller

saltzmiller@gmail.com

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Connect with us on facebookVolunteer Centers of Michigan Michigan Community Service

Commission

Provides resources to volunteer centers across the state in their efforts to address key community issues.

www.mivolunteers.orgwww.mnaonline.org

The state’s lead agency on volunteerism working to build a culture of service by providing vision and resources to strength communities through volunteerism

www.michigan.gov/mcsc

WHY VIRTUAL

• Low Cost to Free• Expanded Recruitment• Increased Efficiency• Volunteer Expectations• Competition

POSSIBLE FUNCTIONS

Matching

Scheduling

Tracking

Reporting

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Online Recruiting Resources

• www.serve.gov

• www.idealist.org

• www.youTube.com

• www.volunteermatch.org

• Widgets

www.craigslist.org

www.facebook.com

HandsOnConnect

Blogs

Check Out Local Resources

• Local Volunteer Center

• United Way

• Collaborations

WWW.MIVOLUNTEER.ORGMEMBER CENTERS

Start with your local Volunteer Center

POLL

Which online Volunteer Recruitment tool(s) does your organization use?

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STATE-WIDE & NATIONAL PORTALS

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On-line RecruitmentHandsOn Connect

www.handsonconnect.org

Volunteer Solutions now Truisthttp://volunteer.truist.com/products/

VOLUNTEER MATCH

Click icon to add picture

TWO LEVELSBASIC (one zip code)—FreeCOMMUNITY LEADER--$75.00/YR.

FEATURES TO CONSIDERtechsoup.org

• Volunteer Profile– Contact Information, skills, interests, availability,

etc.

• Activity Tracking– What they do and when they do it

• Scheduling– The major feature—the ability to connect the

right volunteer with the right opportunity or event.

• Communication– Email, print

• Online Features-– Applications, on-line orientations, ability to edit

profiles, team registrations, etc.

• Online Reports & Exporting– Who, what, when. Ability to link to donor data

base??

• Customization– Ability to add questions (in example T-shirt size)

• Ease of Use– Can information be added repeatedly with little time

• Pricing and Support

REGISTER YOUR ORGANIZATION

First Step

Start with some basic information

Volunteer Match

Idealist.org

HandsOn Connect

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Organization Information

• Name• Employer Identification Number• Mission• Contact Information—administrator• Location• Primary Impact Area• Logo• Picture (optional, but recommended)

Administrator Login

POLL

What roadblocks or issues prevent your organization from using online volunteer management software?• Lack of time• Lack of knowledge• None• Other (please type examples in chat

box)

POST OPPORTUNITIESNext Step

Resources Availablevideos, guides with screen shots, wizards and templates

Include the following. . .

• Short, descriptive title• 100 word or less description listing

duties and anticipated impact.• Think keyword search• Avoid Acronyms and Jargon• Dates, time, length and location of

service• Contact information, website, etc.• How to apply

EXAMPLESVolunteer Opportunities

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Craft a powerful message

THREE PARTS

STATEMENT OF CLIENT

NEED

HOW THE VOLUNTEER

CAN HELP

THE BENEFITS

TO THE VOLUNTEER

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EXAMPLE

BENEFITS

You’ll never feel more appreciated (and you’ll get some exercise too!)

HOW TO HELPDon’t let them strike out. Join our Special Olympics Team. Call 1-800-Gold Today

STATEMENT OF CLIENT NEEDThey have gloves, bats and softballs, but no coach. Seventy-five mentally-challenged

boys and girls are waiting for a coach. They’re waiting for you.

Most Appeal:Time & Project Specific, “teams”

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AVOID –The open-ended “job”

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Online—Just One Strategy

1. Target Your Market

2. Identify Benefits and

Features

3. Craft a Powerful Message

4. Design a Communication

Strategy

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Thank You for your participation

• Questions & Sharing to follow

• Please complete the evaluation that will be emailed to you. (NOTE ON SCORING—5 is high, 1 is low)

• Your input is appreciated.

Next webinar— July 26

Volunteer Management—The Cliff Notes

TIME TO SHARE. . .What’s your experience, questions, concerns?