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Volunteer Recruitment in Agency Settings

Learn effective strategies and resources for recruiting volunteers in agency settings. From applications to incentives, safety procedures to training, this guide covers all essential aspects. Discover valuable links, guidelines, and contact information.

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Volunteer Recruitment in Agency Settings

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  1. Volunteers in an agency setting Presented by: Emily Coffin, Park Ranger Saylorville Lake Project, Rock Island District

  2. Recruitment • Websites • Saylorville Lake opportunities: http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/Saylorville/Volunteers.cfm • US Army Corps of Engineers Clearinghouse: http://www.orn.usace.army.mil/volunteer/ • United Way Volunteer Site: http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwoci/volunteer/ • Workamper : www.workamper.com (paper version also available) • Volunteer Council Bluffs: http://www.volunteercb.org/index.htm • Craigslist: www.craigslist.com • Brochures • Include: Mission, Application, Contact information, INCENTIVES • Advertise: Campgrounds, Visitor Center, Brochure Racks, Volunteers • Word of Mouth • Previous/current volunteers • Don’t be afraid to ask

  3. Application

  4. Job Fit • Interview • Use Standard Questions • Experience, skills, interests, reason for volunteering • Be prepared for lots of questions! • Background Check • Field Incident Reporting (local internal database) • www.iowacourtsonline.org • Local law enforcement • Check references • Non-relatives • Explain volunteer position requirements

  5. Volunteer Agreement

  6. Volunteer Handbook Activity Hazard Analysis Property log (keys, equipment, etc.) On-the-job training Safety briefing Uniforms Training Inside Outside

  7. Documentation • Agency documentation requirements • OMBIL • Tracking purposes • Most desired positions • Incentive programs • Grants • Volunteer Value • Wage rate FY08: $19.51 • Based on the average hourly earnings of all production and nonsupervisory workers on private nonfarm payrolls (as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics).

  8. Compensation • Free Camping • Pins • National Award Program • Monthly picnics • Free Tour or membership • Let them know they are appreciated!

  9. Additional Resources and Training Opportunities • Points of Light Foundation Courses: http://www.dmacc.edu/conteddesc/volmanagement.asp • US Fish and Wildlife Service: http://training.fws.gov/DEO/trng/OUT8114.html • US Army Corps of Engineers: http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/employees/volunteer/volunteer.html • Network with area agencies and current volunteers

  10. Questions? Contact Information Emily Coffin, Park Ranger Phone: 515-276-4656 ext.6518 E-mail: Emily.S.Coffin@usace.army.mil

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