LibGuides: Working with Volunteers: GUIDELINES

MANAGING VOLUNTEER: 101

Considere the volunteers' skills prior to assigning responsibilities and/or work duties: plan ahead.
Host a volunteer appreciation day to recogniz their contributions
Encourage volunteers to give suggestions and feedback.
Communicate the organization’s expectations clearly
Provide training and follow up
Reimburse out of pocket expenses as budget permits
Provide a flexible schedule
Change undesirable responsibilities and/or work duties when able.
Include volunteers in the organization’s future plans.
Dismissed volunteers when expectations and work ethic are lacking.

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