Volunteer Recruitment and Recognition : Volunteer Recruitment and Recognition Kelly Rund and Anita Yakle – Family Assistance Center Representatives
What is Recruitment? : What is Recruitment? Recruitment = “Raising or Strengthening by enlisting personnel”
(Webster's New World Dictionary)
Volunteers : Volunteers People who have a sense of commitment to their chosen pursuit.
They give their time, talents, and energy to realize that commitment.
Gratitude should be expressed genuinely, with sincerity and in a timely manner.
“Volunteers don’t get paid for their work, not because its worthless, but because it’s priceless” Anonymous
Reasons People Volunteer : Reasons People Volunteer Contribute to the community
Meet people
Support children's activities
Attain a sense of achievement
Personal growth
Patriotism
Feels good to do something for others.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others.” -Mahatma Gandhi
Why We DON’T Volunteer : Why We DON’T Volunteer Not enough time
Negative opinion about your FRG
Unwillingness to make a long commitment
Inability to come when they’re needed
Fear of the unknown
Attitude is contagious
Slide 6: Why did you volunteer?
Did you overcome any of the reasons to NOT volunteer…..
What were they?
Recruitment : Recruitment Continuous activity.
Consider the needs of the unit
ALSO consider needs, strengths and interests of the volunteers.
Talk to them on an individual basis, identify their interests and what is motivating them to volunteer.
Consider their work schedules and family demands when matching volunteer positions.
Who to Recruit? : Who to Recruit? Soldiers
Family members, including teens.
Former unit members/retirees
Employers
Friends/neighbors
Community business leaders
Anyone interested in the well-being of the soldiers.
Don’t be shy, sometimes someone just needs to be invited!
Recruitment methods : Recruitment methods Personal Contact – JUST ASK!
Letters and Fliers
Command–sponsored Event
Recognition
Recruiting Tips : Recruiting Tips Approach with a positive attitude
Know what function or job they will be asked to do
Be honest about work to be accomplished
Be specific
Know the program and be able to communicate the purpose and value of the program
Emphasize the participation benefits both to the unit and the volunteer.
Retaining Volunteers : Retaining Volunteers Orientation - Process of making volunteers understand and feel comfortable with the workings of the FRG and the military
Training - Process of giving the volunteer the tools they need to prepare them for the job.
Orientation : Orientation A description of the volunteer program
A look at the organizational chart
Introduction of key staff
Time lines and descriptions of major organizational events and activities
An orientation of the facilities and equipment
Training : Training Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
Guard Family Team Building (GFTB)
Annual State Conference
Regional Training
Rock Island Arsenal
Training Websites
Choose your attitude! Maintain a positive perspective : Choose your attitude! Maintain a positive perspective Being positive is a choice
Take responsibility for your emotional state
When you're feeling terrific, notify your face
Check your greeting – choose to be better than fine.
Let go of the struggle
Lighten up…you have to laugh
Recognition : Recognition State Awards:
Family of the Year
Unit/Wing of the Year Award
Elizabeth Armstrong Award
Minuteman Pin Award
Units Recognition
Public praise
Newsletter articles
Thank you notes
Certificates of appreciation
Volunteers are Not : Volunteers are Not To be given only unsavory work
To be taken for granted
To be micromanaged
To be criticized but encouraged!