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Ambassador Program

Ambassador Program. Volunteers of America of Minnesota RSVP. Pretty Good Players. Introductions. Welcome Housekeeping information Getting to Know You. RSVP Greater Twin Cities. Staff Serves Carver Dakota Hennepin Ramsey Scott Washington.

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Ambassador Program

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  1. Ambassador Program Volunteers of America of Minnesota RSVP

  2. Pretty Good Players

  3. Introductions • Welcome • Housekeeping information • Getting to Know You

  4. RSVP Greater Twin Cities • Staff • Serves • Carver • Dakota • Hennepin • Ramsey • Scott • Washington

  5. Picture of RSVP Greater Twin Cities and East Central Staff

  6. East Central RSVP • Staff • Serves • Chisago • Isanti • Kanabec • Mille Lacs • Pine

  7. Learning Outcomes • Know history of RSVP • Be able to talk about Greater Twin Cities RSVP and East Central RSVP and their programs • Understand the Ambassador Program and responsibilities

  8. Agenda • Background of RSVP • Ambassador Program • Purpose • Recruitment Materials and Strategies • Operations Details • “Answer Hunt” • Survey

  9. Background • RSVP – Your Invitation to Volunteer • Established in 1971 • Opportunity to put skills, talents, and life experiences into motion for others – and benefit our Minnesota communities in the process. • The Greater Twin Cities and East Central RSVP work in 11 counties and are sponsored by Volunteers of America-Minnesota.

  10. Focus Areas • Veterans and Military Personnel and their Families • Housing • Food Security • Literacy • Economic Opportunity • Independence and Wellbeing for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

  11. Benefits • Personal customized assistance • Be counted as part of a national movement • Special Events email newsletter • Ongoing training and recognition • Partial mileage reimbursement • Supplemental insurance

  12. RSVP Coordinated Initiatives • CarFit • Bone Builders • RSVP Ambassador

  13. Elevator Speech Exercise

  14. RSVP Ambassador Program • Why? • Goals • Target audience • Create your own opportunity • Pretty Good Player • Recruiter • Connector • Presenter • Combination

  15. Ambassador Roles

  16. Connectors • Start with thinking about where you’re connected (work place, church, schools, gym, etc.) • Think about other places to connect with potential volunteers • Seek out people who may be interested in volunteering • Tell them a little about RSVP and gather their contact information • Pass individual information along to an RSVP staff person

  17. Presenters/Tablers • Handle speaking engagement logistics • Develop “Talking Points” for presentations

  18. Recruitment Materials and Strategies • RSVP Materials • Strategies • Create your own • Support of RSVP Staff

  19. Connector Exercise

  20. Sample Action Plan

  21. Ambassador Program Recordkeeping

  22. Questions

  23. “Answer Hunt” and Feedback

  24. Next Steps • Schedule a meeting with __________ • Decide whether you want to be a connector, presenter, or both • Prepare your meeting documents • Meet with __________ • Begin your volunteer recruitment adventure

  25. THANK YOU

  26. Questions

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