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Developing Volunteer Leadership

Developing Volunteer Leadership. M ission Statement

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Developing Volunteer Leadership

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  1. Developing Volunteer Leadership • Mission Statement In the spirit of service, not self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security. • Vision Statement The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security.

  2. Goals • Help the apprehensive leader • Understand the need for teamwork • Identifying a leader

  3. Leader traits The confident volunteer leader Members want to follow Is open to suggestions Builds confidence in others Learns from others and shares experiences Implements new approaches Share expectations Mistakes will be made; learn from them

  4. Leader traits • The reluctant volunteer; How to develop a leader • Build confidence • Knowledge • Passion- • Guidelines • Provide support and direction • Teach by example • Know where to get answers • Be available but don’t be a crutch • Suggest networking • Provide tools for success

  5. Teamwork Common Vision Network Discuss without dictating Be Respectful Investigate ideas Clarify Open to changes • Short term goals • Details • Long term goals • End result • Vision statement • Purpose

  6. How would you handle this? Resources: Internet: American Legion Auxiliary web site/Resources www.buzzle.com www.teachingasleadership.org www.leadershiplogistics.us www.utexas.edu www.engerizeinc.com www.volunteercentered.com and many more Google- Leadership development/training/volunteer Blogs-volunteerleaders.org Other organizations: training materials Books: Power Phrases  The  Perfect Words to say it Right and Get the Results You Want by Meryl Runion Leadership Essentials: the Unglamorous Leader

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