Volunteer Management - Utilization
The process of providing the opportunity for volunteers to put acquired knowledge and skills into action in the most appropriate way to function in a supportive environment. This includes support for volunteers to actively carry out responsibilities and to provide opportunities for mentoring from other volunteers and paid staff.
Staff Development Tools:
- Going Forward with Founders Founders are individuals that are so closely tied to an organization or a project that they are not able to accept change. Founders typically exhibit characteristics that allow them to maintain control of the organization despite pressure to change. Volunteers that exhibit Founder's Syndrome prevent an organization from reaching their mission. This web site includes a lesson plan, Power Point slide set and resources to assist staff in teaching about and working with founders in their organizations. Contact Sue Pleskac or Paula Huff, University of Wisconsin-Extension for additional information or support.
Volunteer Training Materials:
- Illinois 4-H Parent Handbook – resource tool for new 4-H families to become more familiar with the Illinois 4-H program. Publication includes a role description for parents, 4-H glossary of common terms, and facts about projects and activities.
- Michigan 4-H Group Building Ideas This publication provides staff and volunters with resources and activities to use, during 4-H club and group meetings, that will help new clubs get off to an effective start and help existing clubs improve their vitality.
- Michigan Keys to Successful 4-H Club This bulletin provides 4-H club leaders with helpful background information on Michigan 4-H and 4-H members (age groups, stages of child and youth development); tips for behavior management; designing age-appropriate learning experiences; planning the 4-H club year. (PDF format)
Resources From Outside North Central Region:
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