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Dealing With Difficult Volunteers

Dealing With Difficult Volunteers . Sometimes volunteers behave inappropriately Although confronting volunteers can be difficult, it is necessary For the good of your program, problems must be addressed. Dealing with Difficult Volunteers. Types of difficult volunteers

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Dealing With Difficult Volunteers

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  1. Dealing With Difficult Volunteers • Sometimes volunteers behave inappropriately • Although confronting volunteers can be difficult, it is necessary • For the good of your program, problems must be addressed

  2. Dealing with Difficult Volunteers • Types of difficult volunteers • Under-performing volunteers • Over-reaching volunteers • Disruptive volunteers • Misconduct by volunteers

  3. Dealing with Difficult Volunteers • Under-performing volunteers • Are the goals or responsibilities for this volunteer included in their work plan or job description? • Does your volunteer policy provide for volunteer performance reviews? • Does this volunteer need more training, or a reassignment? • How will the volunteers performance affect your organization or project?

  4. Dealing with Difficult Volunteers • Over-reaching volunteers • Is the scope of volunteer’s duties or authority outlined in job description or policies? • Do policies specify what volunteers are not allowed to do? • Could this volunteer be given more authority or autonomy in another, more appropriate role?

  5. Dealing with Difficult Volunteers • Disruptive volunteers • What about this volunteer’s behavior is disruptive? • Could this be resolved with a conversation or reassignment? • Is this a major issue or a minor irritation?

  6. Dealing with Difficult Volunteers • Misconduct by volunteers • This should be outlined clearly in volunteer policies and procedures • Include a list of behaviors that will not be tolerated and the resulting disciplinary process(es) • This information should be reviewed during orientations • Depending on the severity, may warrant immediate dismissal

  7. Dealing with Difficult Volunteers • Some strategies for having the conversation • When possible, point to written policies and job descriptions • Avoid having the conversation when either party is emotional or angry • Use a “feedback sandwich”- start and end with a positive feedback, suggest improvements in the middle of the conversation • If the volunteer is staying with your organization, have concrete steps to correct problems

  8. Dealing with Difficult Volunteers • Discussion: • What problems have you encountered, and how did you deal with them? • Do you have any concerns about current volunteers?

  9. Wrap Up and Next Steps • Now that you have completed this session, what are your goals for making your program stronger? • Write down one to three additional steps for improving supervision, and then share these with you neighbor

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