Volunteer Resources
Featured Speaker
Beth Steinhorn
President
VQ Strategies
Session Description
Organizations that truly embrace volunteer engagement strategy do so from the top, down – executives who understand how volunteers increase impact, as well as the position of influence volunteer engagement leaders have in the organizational chart. Designating a seat at the leadership table for these force-drivers occurs when organizations understand the practical applications of volunteer engagement, incorporate it into their strategic planning, and take other intentional paths of advocacy. Dive into real-life case studies of increasing impact through volunteer engagement and positioning volunteer engagement leaders to be change-makers for your organization.
Purpose-Driven Volunteer Impact
Session Description
Volunteers contribute to mission, labor, fundraising, awareness, and reputation. Often, reports about volunteerism omit these contributions and only highlight volunteer numbers, hours, and financial values. To bridge this gap, we’ll integrate research with practice to guide you in identifying meaningful ways to capture volunteer value. This session will provide a holistic approach to demonstrating volunteer impact by connecting it to an organization’s mission and audience. Gain practical tools and apply learnings to your organization!
Featured Speaker
Sue Carter Kahl
President
Sue Carter Kahl Consulting
Executive Roundtable: The Pivotal Role of Volunteer Engagement in Thriving Organizations
Session Description
Join Volunteer Florida for a candid, informative conversation with executives who comprehend the integration of community members and leaders into their strategic planning for mission success. Get the scoop directly from leaders who will share the ways in which they harness volunteer value, their innovations and challenges, and approaches to advocate and amplify volunteer impact in their organizations.
You’ve Got This! Unique Competencies and Professional Ethics for Leaders of Volunteers
Session Description
A skilled, trained and professional leader of volunteers can create maximum impact when partnering with communities that are rich in diversity and complexity. This interactive, virtual session will introduce you to two resources that establish credibility for the profession of volunteer engagement and boost confidence amongst leaders of volunteers. Participants will learn about the CCVA Body of Knowledge and Competencies which clarifies and defines the full range of tasks involved in the professional management and leadership of volunteer engagement. The session will also review Professional Ethics in Volunteer Administration which is a useful tool when working through ethical dilemmas with diverse populations.
Volunteer Florida – Florida’s Official Volunteer Opportunities Platform
Volunteer Connect Quick Basics
Volunteer Connect: Attendance and Reports
Volunteer Connect Basics: Posting Engaging Opportunities
Volunteer Connect: An Effective Volunteer Management Tool in Blue and Grey Skies
Doing a Double Take on Virtual Volunteerism
Volunteer Engagement Leader Panel: June 2021
Is It Always A Soup Kitchen?
Volunteer Management Basics Series Part 1 of 2: Strategic Planning, Recruitment, Orientation
Volunteer Management Basics Series Part 2 of 2: Supervision, Recognition, Retention, Evaluation
Volunteer Convening Opening Session: Welcome
Keynote Session: CEO Natalye Paquin, Points of Light
Volunteer Engagement Roundtable
Principles of Great Pro Bono in Organizations
Fundamentals of Volunteer Risk Management
Mental Health Awareness and Support in Volunteer Programs
Volunteer Participation and Emergency Management Roles
Understanding DEI in Volunteerism: Part 1
Understanding DEI in Volunteerism: Part 2
Using Skills Based Volunteers: The Basics
Recruiting and Keeping the Best Volunteers: Marketing Secrets We Can All Use
High Impact Interventions: The Civic Engagement Continuum
Attracting and Engaging Volunteer Passion from the Outset
Preparing Volunteers: Orientation and Training
How to Inspire Fire or Move Challenging Volunteers
Recognition and Volunteer Development
Tips and Strategies for Measuring Skills Based Volunteering
SERVING DURING DISASTERS
When disaster strikes, Floridians immediately search for ways to serve affected communities. You can support disaster relief efforts by connecting to available volunteer opportunities through Volunteer Connect.
STEP 1: BROWSE VOLUNTEER CONNECT FOR OPPORTUNITIES HERE.
Complete the Location and Distance fields for possible opportunities in your area.
STEP 2: PLEASE DO NOT SELF-DEPLOY
For your safety and to support trained emergency response teams, please confirm with a disaster relief organization the need for volunteers and approval for your participation.
STEP 3: REMEMBER TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK*.
Be sure to have a clear understanding of volunteer assignments, safety measures and points of contact.
WHAT YOU ALSO NEED TO KNOW:
- Immediate assistance for affected areas is provided by first responders, government groups, disaster relief organizations and affiliated volunteers who have already trained to serve.
- Each organization that mobilizes volunteers during disasters has its own process for accepting and managing unaffiliated volunteers.
- As our partner organizations assess needs and evaluate resources, they will begin to organize volunteer opportunities for unaffiliated (individuals who are not already connected to an organization) volunteers.
- Remember that recovery work continues for weeks, months and even years after disaster events occur. Organizations may have a significant need for volunteers in the weeks and months ahead.
*Volunteer Florida does not vet volunteer opportunities, but serves as a connector between organizations with volunteer needs and individuals who wish to serve. Please see Volunteer Connect Terms and Conditions here.
