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Sign Up Your Organization for Volunteer Central!
Now more than ever, community service is being valued. Your volunteers for the organization can receive credit for the work that they do. I am an advisor for Tulsa Community College as well as the founder of Tulsa Creative Network and I am seeing a big influx of students who are needing community service. These students will need hours that can be directly related to your organizations goals. If you are a non-profit organization, please follow this link.
SIGN UP FOR VOLUNTEER CENTRAL
Volunteer Central of Greater Tulsa offers many services for nonprofit, service, and civic organizations that utilize volunteers, through our Associates Program. Basic Associates at annual contribution levels of $100-$500 are offered:
Participation in and awareness of recruitment and local, regional, and national recognition opportunities.
Support for volunteer administrators who seek certification in the profession
Regular communication with news, tips, training information, special events and volunteer opportunities
Participation in Volunteer Central Community Volunteer Council
Access to www.1800volunteer.org for posting up to 10 volunteer opportunities per year
User training for www.1800volunteer.org volunteer program management tool
Reduced fees for basic background checks through VolunteerCheck
Reduced fees for consulting, training and program management
Reduced fees for not-for-profit organizations to offer employees and volunteers office skills training through Network Enhanced Training, the first Microsoft Gold Certified Training Center in Oklahoma
Basic Associates at $1,000 annual contribution level may participate in Volunteer Central Advisory Council for networking and presentations by expert and visionary speakers as well as information on the Tulsa area volunteer needs and accomplishments
Engaging, Mobilizing, and Transforming Associates at $5,000+ annual contribution levels receive additional benefits
To become an Associate:
ü Register your organization with an account on our online volunteer program management tool, 1-800-volunteer.org.
ü Once your organization account is approved, create special events and one-time or long-term volunteer opportunities to recruit volunteers to help you fulfill your mission and achieve your goals. Create special events or date-sensitive activities well in advance to help recruit your volunteers.
QuikTrip Corporation has generously offered to help subsidize some organizations’ Associate contributions. Please help Volunteer Central spread those dollars the furthest--print the simple application and mail or fax.
Maintain your account to ensure volunteers find you when searching for meaningful opportunities!
Increase your reporting power on www.1-800-volunteer.org
Click here to learn more.
FREE Fabulous Fridays Expand to include User Group Simplify your life with monthly user group and training sessions on www.1-800-volunteer.org and other Volunteer Central programs. Learn how to utilize online tools to help manage your volunteer recruitment, communication, scheduling, retention, recording, reporting, and recognition.
Hosted at Tulsa Technology Center in The Eighth Floor Atrium, 6111 East Skelly Drive.
8am-Noon
March 13
April 17
May 15
June 12
July 10
August 14
September 18
October 9
November 13
"Getting the Most Out of 1-800-volunteer.org" User Group begins at 8 a.m. Helping current users learn more about this online technology, sharing tips and shortcuts so you can get more out of Volunteer Central's web-based volunteer program management tool. Be a part of the development of the next version of this innovative platform!
"Simplify Your Life with www.1-800-volunteer.org" User Training begins at 9:30 a.m. Volunteer Central walks you through 1-800-volunteer.org from managing your organization account to creating events and opportunities to recruiting volunteers and reporting their service. "How-To" Guide provided.
RSVP by the Tuesday before each FREE Fabulous Friday to reserve your seat and materials.
Special Interest Groups are forming to explore the unique qualities of your organizations' demands for your volunteer programs. In January, Volunteer Central presented "Volunteer Administration in the School Setting." (Thanks to Jenks and Broken Arrow Public Schools for presenting your outstanding programs!) This school-specific group will meet in June to continue sharing and learning from each other and special guests.
Youth services, arts, and health care are some of the organizations that face interesting challenges in fulfilling your missions through volunteers. Call 918.447.1888 today or email to begin planning your group!
RECRUITING YOUNG VOLUNTEERS
When volunteering becomes a natural part of a child’s life at an early age,
it adds an important dimension to the process of growing up
and, ultimately, shapes the adult that child becomes.
Neither schoolwork nor salaried jobs teach citizenship
in the hands-on way that volunteering does.
Volunteer Central works to make volunteerism an active part of everyone’s life, including young people. Training opportunities for youth volunteers include topics such as risk identification and management, volunteer etiquette, and confidence building.
Even with training and best intentions, these youth volunteers can only serve if you let them in the front door of your organization. Look at your volunteer opportunities and consider incorporating young volunteers into your program.
Volunteer Central can help you create opportunities for young volunteers.
We have prepared a guidebook to help you welcome youth volunteers into your organization. You may download a copy of “Quick-Read Guide to Using Children & Youth as Volunteers” or call 918.447.1888 for your free copy.
Reference Library and Resources
Check out some of the resources available through Volunteer Central to help with volunteer program management:
Volunteer Management Report
monthly newsletter
eVOLve
monthly newsletter
Professional Ethics in Volunteer Administration
Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration
From the Top Down
Ellis, Susan
Virtual Volunteering Guidebook: How to Apply the Principles of Real-World Volunteer Management to Online Service
Ellis and Cravens
Measuring the Difference: A Guide to Outcome Evaluation for Volunteer Program Managers
Eystad, Melissa
Highly-Skilled Volunteers – High Impact Results
Fixler, Jill Friedman
No Surprises: Harmonizing Risk and Reward in Volunteer Management
Herman, Jackson and Oliver
Volunteer Retention and Feelings of Connection
Lynch, Rick
Complete Guide to Ethics Management: An Ethics Toolkit for Managers
McNamara, Carter
Volunteer Management: An Essential Guide – 2nd Edition
Nobel, Rogers and Fryar
Diversity Continuum: Indicators of Success
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Volunteer Recruitment: Tips from the Field
Rehnborg and Clubine
Partnerships, Collaborations and Alliances: Managing for Success
Woodworth, Sandra
Managing Corporate Volunteer Programs as a Strategic Resource
Points of Light Foundation
The Greater Trainer’s Guide
Vineyard, Sue
Schedule time to thumb through all the materials available to help you with your volunteer program!
SIGN UP FOR VOLUNTEER CENTRAL
Volunteer Central of Greater Tulsa offers many services for nonprofit, service, and civic organizations that utilize volunteers, through our Associates Program. Basic Associates at annual contribution levels of $100-$500 are offered:
Participation in and awareness of recruitment and local, regional, and national recognition opportunities.
Support for volunteer administrators who seek certification in the profession
Regular communication with news, tips, training information, special events and volunteer opportunities
Participation in Volunteer Central Community Volunteer Council
Access to www.1800volunteer.org for posting up to 10 volunteer opportunities per year
User training for www.1800volunteer.org volunteer program management tool
Reduced fees for basic background checks through VolunteerCheck
Reduced fees for consulting, training and program management
Reduced fees for not-for-profit organizations to offer employees and volunteers office skills training through Network Enhanced Training, the first Microsoft Gold Certified Training Center in Oklahoma
Basic Associates at $1,000 annual contribution level may participate in Volunteer Central Advisory Council for networking and presentations by expert and visionary speakers as well as information on the Tulsa area volunteer needs and accomplishments
Engaging, Mobilizing, and Transforming Associates at $5,000+ annual contribution levels receive additional benefits
To become an Associate:
ü Register your organization with an account on our online volunteer program management tool, 1-800-volunteer.org.
ü Once your organization account is approved, create special events and one-time or long-term volunteer opportunities to recruit volunteers to help you fulfill your mission and achieve your goals. Create special events or date-sensitive activities well in advance to help recruit your volunteers.
QuikTrip Corporation has generously offered to help subsidize some organizations’ Associate contributions. Please help Volunteer Central spread those dollars the furthest--print the simple application and mail or fax.
Maintain your account to ensure volunteers find you when searching for meaningful opportunities!
Increase your reporting power on www.1-800-volunteer.org
Click here to learn more.
FREE Fabulous Fridays Expand to include User Group Simplify your life with monthly user group and training sessions on www.1-800-volunteer.org and other Volunteer Central programs. Learn how to utilize online tools to help manage your volunteer recruitment, communication, scheduling, retention, recording, reporting, and recognition.
Hosted at Tulsa Technology Center in The Eighth Floor Atrium, 6111 East Skelly Drive.
8am-Noon
March 13
April 17
May 15
June 12
July 10
August 14
September 18
October 9
November 13
"Getting the Most Out of 1-800-volunteer.org" User Group begins at 8 a.m. Helping current users learn more about this online technology, sharing tips and shortcuts so you can get more out of Volunteer Central's web-based volunteer program management tool. Be a part of the development of the next version of this innovative platform!
"Simplify Your Life with www.1-800-volunteer.org" User Training begins at 9:30 a.m. Volunteer Central walks you through 1-800-volunteer.org from managing your organization account to creating events and opportunities to recruiting volunteers and reporting their service. "How-To" Guide provided.
RSVP by the Tuesday before each FREE Fabulous Friday to reserve your seat and materials.
Special Interest Groups are forming to explore the unique qualities of your organizations' demands for your volunteer programs. In January, Volunteer Central presented "Volunteer Administration in the School Setting." (Thanks to Jenks and Broken Arrow Public Schools for presenting your outstanding programs!) This school-specific group will meet in June to continue sharing and learning from each other and special guests.
Youth services, arts, and health care are some of the organizations that face interesting challenges in fulfilling your missions through volunteers. Call 918.447.1888 today or email to begin planning your group!
RECRUITING YOUNG VOLUNTEERS
When volunteering becomes a natural part of a child’s life at an early age,
it adds an important dimension to the process of growing up
and, ultimately, shapes the adult that child becomes.
Neither schoolwork nor salaried jobs teach citizenship
in the hands-on way that volunteering does.
Volunteer Central works to make volunteerism an active part of everyone’s life, including young people. Training opportunities for youth volunteers include topics such as risk identification and management, volunteer etiquette, and confidence building.
Even with training and best intentions, these youth volunteers can only serve if you let them in the front door of your organization. Look at your volunteer opportunities and consider incorporating young volunteers into your program.
Volunteer Central can help you create opportunities for young volunteers.
We have prepared a guidebook to help you welcome youth volunteers into your organization. You may download a copy of “Quick-Read Guide to Using Children & Youth as Volunteers” or call 918.447.1888 for your free copy.
Reference Library and Resources
Check out some of the resources available through Volunteer Central to help with volunteer program management:
Volunteer Management Report
monthly newsletter
eVOLve
monthly newsletter
Professional Ethics in Volunteer Administration
Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration
From the Top Down
Ellis, Susan
Virtual Volunteering Guidebook: How to Apply the Principles of Real-World Volunteer Management to Online Service
Ellis and Cravens
Measuring the Difference: A Guide to Outcome Evaluation for Volunteer Program Managers
Eystad, Melissa
Highly-Skilled Volunteers – High Impact Results
Fixler, Jill Friedman
No Surprises: Harmonizing Risk and Reward in Volunteer Management
Herman, Jackson and Oliver
Volunteer Retention and Feelings of Connection
Lynch, Rick
Complete Guide to Ethics Management: An Ethics Toolkit for Managers
McNamara, Carter
Volunteer Management: An Essential Guide – 2nd Edition
Nobel, Rogers and Fryar
Diversity Continuum: Indicators of Success
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Volunteer Recruitment: Tips from the Field
Rehnborg and Clubine
Partnerships, Collaborations and Alliances: Managing for Success
Woodworth, Sandra
Managing Corporate Volunteer Programs as a Strategic Resource
Points of Light Foundation
The Greater Trainer’s Guide
Vineyard, Sue
Schedule time to thumb through all the materials available to help you with your volunteer program!
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