Online recruitment
Nov 16, 2014
How to effectively recruit volunteers is an important question. Online volunteer registration sites are one recruitment tool. There are several benefits in terms of promotion as online volunteer registration sites are being promoted through a variety of national organizations. A second major benefit afforded by some volunteer registration software is the ability to store and manage volunteer data. This presentation will provide a quick overview of several sites and the services they provide. We’ll also demonstrate how to register your agency and start posting opportunities to those that are free.
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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?
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