Orientation within Recruitment Activities

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Orientation within Recruitment Activities
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What Do We Want?

• More Volunteers

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What Do We REALLY Want?

• Volunteers that
• Know the details about our program and want to be
  a part of it
• Understand the volunteer programs tie to and
  role within Extension, and support Extensions
  mission
• Understand and agree with our policies
• Will be positive contributors to our group

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Orientation within Recruitment

• All of our recruitment efforts should have a
  purposeful dose of orientation within them
• Facilitates knowledgeable volunteers
• Raises awareness and appreciation

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One Specific Technique

• An informational meeting for people interested in
  joining your volunteer program
• A informal, group meeting focusing on the
  programs purpose and requirements

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Preparing for the Meeting

• Keep a contact list of interested people
• Secure the meeting facility
• Mail or email folks to give the details of the
  informational meeting
• Encourage current volunteers to attend

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The Meeting Facility

• Needs to accommodate
• A large crowd
• A laptop, projector and screen
• A display area for posters and/or publications
• A refreshment area (if desired)

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Conducting the Meeting

• Main focus attendees learning about the program
  interacting with current volunteers
• Ensure a non-threatening atmosphere with no
  pressure and no immediate commitment

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Conducting the Meeting

• Volunteer resource administrator should speak
• A volunteer leader within the program should speak

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Conducting the Meeting

• Have a question/answer time
• Tell participants what will happen next
  (communication, deadlines, etc)
• Allow time for potential volunteers to mingle
  with current volunteers

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Outcomes from the Meeting

• Some folks will join our volunteer group!
• This is GREAT!
• Some folks will not join our group!
• This is great, too!

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Outcomes from the Meeting

• Reinforcing of fundamental program concepts to
  current volunteers
• Efficient use of our time
• Advocacy and Awareness of Extension