Time to Celebrate! New Technology is Coming
The time is finally upon us. The HandsOn Network has officially announced that the new HandsOn Technology is conducting a pilot now and will be available for all soon. This technology will replace the 1-800-Volunteer database we currently use.
In order for us to prepare for a smooth transition to a new system, we are in the process of proof checking our data. Ideally each organization would input and verify the volunteer hours received through the database, however we have noticed this isn’t happening. If you can verify the hours of volunteers received through 1-800-Volunteer over the next few months it will be very much appreciated. As we know this is a large task, we have recruited an intern to help us with the process. He will be calling all of you over the next few months to verify our volunteer referrals match your data. Until our new intern starts, we have been slowly updating what we know. You might have received an email confirmation regarding a training or project you signed you for long ago. Those emails do not require any action however, please look at the date of the project to ensure it is a past date.
We have seen a demo for the new technology and know it will be a major improvement from what we have been using. If you are interested in seeing a demo, please click the link below.
HandsOn Volunteer Management Training: Recognizing Volunteers
Want to recognize volunteers but find yourself searching for creative ideas to implement on a limited budget? Attend HandsOn Volunteer Management Training on Volunteer Recognition and learn the importance of recognizing volunteers, how to recognize volunteers, and identify recognition ideas for any budget. Leave this interactive training with new and personalized recognition ideas that will help your organization demonstrate its appreciation for volunteers.
Click here for Recognition Tips Rules_of_Recognition.doc
Remember: Recognizing and celebrating volunteers can help increase your organization’s volunteer retention rates!
Days of Caring DEADLINE EXTENDED
Attention Agencies!
The Deadline has been extended to propose projects for Days of Caring. Don’t wait! Submit your projects today!
Each year Days of Caring provides an opportunity for volunteer groups from companies, schools, churches, and other community groups across Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties to evoke change and create positive impact in the areas of education, income, and health. Volunteer groups choose from a variety of projects hosted by non-profit and government agencies that fit their interests and availability. All volunteers receive a t-shirt and valuable information about the agency they are serving and the work being done across the Mid-Willamette Valley to improve the common good.
Days of Caring is September 6th-11th*If you have a project that doesn’t fit within those dates, let us know. We often have groups looking for projects in August and late September.*
Volunteer Fair Tabling Opportunity
The family of Lorraine Pullman is hosting a volunteer fair in her honor. Lorraine was a super volunteer in the Salem area and her family has chosen to memorialize her this way. The volunteer fair will be in the Riverfront Pavilion on August 5th from 4:30-7:30. Contact Jeff Pullman to register. 503-559-3726 or via email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Great Volunteer Management Self-Assessment Resource
Interested in assessing your volunteer management skills? Want to identify ways you can further develop your volunteer management skills?
While attending the 2010 National Conference on Volunteerism & Service, HandsOn team members discovered this exciting self assessment available to anyone who works with volunteers! To evaluate your existing volunteer management skills visit http://volunteermaine.org/volcomps/tableofcontents.html. Complete your Volunteer Competencies Full Assessment: Identify your current skill level and learn how you can further develop your volunteer management skills.
Engage Youth in Your Organization with Positive Youth Development Training
Back by popular demand!
HandsOn is offering a Positive Youth Development Training again.
Does your organization work or want to work with youth? Is your organization looking to learn how it can involve young people as volunteers? HandsOn is offering training on Positive Youth Development (PYD) that will cover the basics of PYD, why it is important to involve youth in your organization and how to involve young people. The training will include PYD principles, best practices, and can help you create an action plan for implementation! This training will take place on August 5, 2010 from 1:30-4:30pm
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Calendar of Events
July 2010
July 30-August 1
Greeter at the Bite and Brew of Salem ACT NOW!
Ongoing
Help the Keizer Boys and Girls Club plan their family events! ACT NOW!
Ongoing
Garden and teach gardening at local prisons with Lettuce Grow ACT NOW!
Ongoing
Raise puppies for the Joys of Living Assistance Dogs ACT NOW!
Project Calendar
Tons of 2 to 4 hour family friendly projects all across the land! ACT NOW!
Service To Go!
Bring the service with you, be the difference everywhere. ACT NOW!
