Volunteer mgmt

Volunteer ManagementHow to build your winning team

Tanya TarrTexas AFT

Politics are participatory.

Where should we go next?

The Mobilization Cycle

• I believe in the cause• It’s convenient and not time-consuming• Sounds like fun – I’d enjoy the activity • It would be good on my resume• It’s a way to meet people• I want to make a difference in my

school/life/community• I’ve been helped by the candidate

• Someone asked

Why do people volunteer?

The Ladder of Engagement

Sign up for email alerts

Talk to neighbors

Phone bank

Come to an event

Host a coffee

Precinct Captain

Maintaining Engagement

Email-based weekly newsletter with a volunteer spotlight

Clear calendar of events, including theme nights“Volunteer appreciation night”

Roles with increasing responsibility and recognition

Continual training opportunities

Who makes a good volunteer?

Retirees

People who played

team sports

Former and retired

Military

Consistent volunteers

for other organizations

Union members

Former and current Girl

or Boy Scouts

Active church or

religious members

Former Missionaries

People in Sales

Kickball, community

gardeners, Habitat for

Humanity, PTA, etc.