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National Volunteer Week was established in 1974. This special week was created to provide recognition to those that volunteer their time and skills and also to encourage others to come on out and get involved in their communities. Typically the Volunteer Director or Recreation/Activity Director organizes and facilitates the recognition events for the volunteers in their facility. Remember to use this time for recruitment and education as well.
Activity and Recreation Directors are often responsible for the management of the volunteer program. This PowerPoint presentation-style PDF has 13 pages of valuable and important information to help you get started or review your current program. This guide provides an overview of the various aspects of volunteer management such as planning, recruiting, training, supervising, monitoring, evaluating, dismissal or transfers, student interns, resident volunteers, recognition and more.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS and VOLUNTEERS
By Kim Grandal ACC/EDU, ACM, CEOLD
Community programming is instrumental to enhancing the services of any activity department. with a heightened focus on the individual needs and interests of the residents. Involving local communities and volunteers is an essential part of establishing a well-balanced, diverse program of activities. There are many organizations, clubs, and associations that can be contacted. Ask them to post an announcement in their newsletter, bulletins, flyers, or bulletin board, or announce at their next meeting, that community groups and volunteers are needed at your facility. Inform them of your specific needs. For example, you need a volunteer that speaks German that can read to a resident or you would like a volunteer who can do arts and crafts. Other methods of recruitment include word of mouth, media coverage, on-line, family members and visitors, community fairs/events and mailings.
Often times, Activity Directors are given the responsibility of developing and managing the volunteer and community outreach program. It can become overwhelming. Activity Directors often do not pursue volunteers and community groups because of the extensive work that goes into it. There is ongoing research, organization, planning, implementation, and follow-up. For that reason, it is suggested that each facility have a Volunteer Coordinator or someone who is primarily assigned to manage these responsibilities. But since it is not common practice to have a separate Volunteer Coordinator, here are some ideas and suggestions that will help you reach out to the community and expand your volunteer program.
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SPRING INTO TRAINING
Activity InServices |
 This bundle includes 11 different introductory inservices that are designed for easy, affordable, and quality training for facility staff. ONLY $3.59 PER INSERVICE! Includes:
1)Positive Affirmations and Activities Staff Inservice
2) Meaningful 1 x 1 Quality of Life Activities Inservice
3) Sensory Stimulation: Tips and Techniques Staff Inservice
4) Never Too Old to Learn Staff Inservice
5) Introduction to Leisure Education Inservice
6) Introduction to Religion and Spirituality Inservice
7) Introduction to Humor Therapy Inservice
8) Introduction to Remotivation Inservice
9) Introduction to Reminiscence Inservice
10) Adapting Activities Techniques and Tips Inservice
11) Talking Shop: Activity Ideas for Men Inservice
Each PDF inservice comes with a handout, teacher's
outline, certificate of attendance, inservice sign in sheet, flyer to announce
the inservice, an interactive exercise, and an inservice evaluation form. All
you need to do is print and begin training!
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Thank you for taking the time to view this newsletter. Happy National Volunteer Week!
Many blessings, Kim
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