Volunteer Bridge: A Journey in Program Development

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Volunteer Bridge A Journey in Program
Development

• Linda Rains, MS
• University of North Dakota
• American Humanics Management Institute
• January 3-6, 2007

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Overview

• Introductions
• Expectations
• Models
• Confessions

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Introductions and Expectations

• Name
• School
• Position title and time
• What piece of information you hope to learn in
  this session.

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Models

• Tyler (1950) Technical Scientific Model
• What is the purpose?
• What experiences can be provided to attain the
  purposes?
• How can these experiences be organized?
• How can we know these purposes are being
  attained?

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Models Continued

• Taba (1962) Grass-roots Rationale
• Diagnosis of needs
• Formulation of objectives
• Selection and organization of content
• Selection and organization of learning
  experiences
• Evaluation and means of evaluation

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Extension Program Logic Model

• From Cooperative Extension Program Development
  http//www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/

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In The Beginning

• Idea is formulated or problem identified
• Originated with my boss
• Assess current state of affairs
• There was no central office on campus for
  volunteering

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Exploration

• Read, read, read
• Websites
• Local Institutions
• Peer Institutions
• Big 10
• Site visits
• Focus groups
• Stakeholders

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Writing the Mission

• Keep in line with Universitys mission and
  strategic plan initiatives
• The mission of the Volunteer Bridge is to
  provide information, opportunities and support
  for students interested in pursuing civic
  involvement through volunteerism.

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Selections/Inputs

• Name the program
• Design a logo
• Set up budget
• Design forms
• Set up database
• Find resources

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Organization/Outputs

• Contact agencies
• Email
• Phone
• Letters
• Input agencies into database
• Develop website
• Contact students
• Volunteer Recruitment Day
• Greek organizations
• Service fraternities
• Faculty
• Ads in school paper

• Input students into database
• Write and distribute newsletters
• Arrange presentations
• Radio interview
• Do posters
• Article in paper
• Display cases/bulletin boards

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Growth Plan

• Year One build agency base
• Year Two build student base
• Year Three expand connections to academics
• Year Four evaluate process to date

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Assessment

• What is the mission?
• Have I achieved it?
• How do I know?
• The mission of the Volunteer Bridge is to
  provide information, opportunities and support
  for students interested in pursuing civic
  involvement through volunteerism.

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What I did.

• Provide information
• Newsletter
• Website
• Volunteer Fairs
• Classroom presentations
• Opportunities
• Volunteer Ventures
• Building Bridges

• Support
• Undies Sundays
• Giving Tree
• Faculty
• Books for Africa
• Surveys
• Students
• Agencies
• Monitor activity

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Future

• Interactive website
• Advisory committee
• Connections with Center for Community Engagement
• Write a project planning guide
• Work with student government to develop a culture
  of volunteering
• Alternative Spring Break program
• Work with housing to create volunteer projects
• Work with Staff Senate on volunteer projects

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V.I.T.A.L.

• Volunteers In Teaching And Learning
• Pre-admit education majors do 30 hours of
  volunteer service
• 15 hours in 3 required areas
• 15 hours student choice
• Tied into Learning Reconsidered 2, INTASC, and
  General Education requirements
• Wellness Living/Learning Community

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Questions
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References

• Extension Program Logic Model. (2003).
  Retrieved October 15, 2004 from
  http//www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/.
• Taba, H. (1962). Curriculum development Theory
  and practice. New York Harcourt, Brace,
  Jovanovich.
• Tyler, F. W. (1967). The principles of scientific
  management. New York W. W. Norton. (First
  published in 1911)
• Ornstein, A. Hunkins, F. (1998). Curriculum
  foundations, principles, and theory (3rd ed.).
  New York Allyn Bacon.