Retention, Retention, Retention! - Volunteer Managers Workshop

Retention, Retention, Retention!

Volunteer Management Training Offered by 2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help

Thursday, January 15^th

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Southeast Steuben County Library

(300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza #101, Corning, NY 14830)

This workshop is free and open to the public

REGISTER HERE!

A high rate of volunteer retention can reduce time and energy spent on recruiting and training, build volunteer loyalty and support, develop volunteers’ skills and competency, and increase community support for your organization. Retention of volunteers is no accident - it's a conscious effort and guiding principle which underlies every stage of the volunteer process from recruitment, training & orientation to daily management and recognition. Through a guided group discussion, participants will learn practical tips, techniques, and best practices for keeping and building a satisfied, dedicated, and supportive corps of volunteers.

Kevin Moss, CVA, Adult Educator and Volunteer Coordinator at Cornell Plantations, will use his years of experience to present this interactive workshop.

To learn more, call 607.776.9467 ext. 219!

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National Volunteer Week Mini-Grants Available to Qualifying Applicants

National Volunteer Week Mini Grants Are Now Available! Learn about 2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help 2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help works to connect organizations and volunteers in order to increase volunteerism in our region.  Find volunteer opportunities and add your organizations volunteer opportunities.    Learn more about 2-1-1 HELPLINE 2-1-1 HELPLINE is a free and confidential information and referral service that connects individuals with resources in their community. Learn more and find information in your area here. Or dial 2-1-1!    Learn about the Institute for Human Services IHS is a nonprofit member organization providing management support services, information and referral, technology administration and capacity building services for the regional nonprofit sector. Learn more> The National Day of Service and Remembrance is Wednesday September 11, 2013. In support of the National Day of Service we are offering mini-grants for service projects taking place between Friday September 6, 2013 and Friday September 13, 2013. Mini-grants of up to $250 are available to support local service projects in Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties. To be considered for mini-grant simply complete this short application. Applications are due by the close of business on Friday August 2, 2013 with applicants being notified by Friday August 16, 2013. Please note, preference will be given to organizations which have not received a mini-grant in the past 12 months. Mini-grants may not be used for fundraising or any activity prohibited by the Corporation for National and Community Service such as lobbying, entertainment, or religious instruction. Mini-grants are provided on a reimbursement basis once the service project has been completed. Apply Here!    If you have any questions, please contact Tess McKinley at mckinleyt@ihsnet.org or at (607) 776-9467, ext. 217.  2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help coordinates volunteer support services, by serving as a volunteer clearinghouse and resource center that is supported by United Way of the Southern Tier to increase civic engagement in our area.  Interested in volunteering?  Want to add your volunteer opportunities to our database?  Learn more here. The Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier is a collaboration designed to promote and enhance local volunteer efforts in our community. Under the leadership of the Institute for Human Services, United Way of Broome County, and United Way of Tompkins County, local non-profits are coming together to create a dynamic regional partnership to enhance and strengthen local volunteer efforts.  The Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier is one of ten regional volunteer centers in New York State.  These centers are a service ofNew Yorkers Volunteer which is a part of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Institute for Human Services 607-776-9467 http://www.ihsnet.org 6666 County Road 11 Bath, NY 14810

Area organizations receive funding for National Volunteer Week projects

By Article Submitted

Steuben Courier Advocate

Bath, NY —

As a part of New York State’s Volunteer Generation initiative, the Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier has made available over $3,800 in grants to local organizations participating in the National Volunteer Week, a portion of which will be distributed in the Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben region. This diverse group of projects will allow organizations throughout the region to celebrate National Volunteer Week through community service, volunteer recognition, and education.
“Volunteers are one of the most valuable resources that nonprofits have. They serve on boards, provide direct services, raise money, and educate the community on the needs in the region,” explains Patrick Rogers, Executive Director of the Institute for Human Services. “We are so happy to provide this funding to allow our local nonprofits to recognize and better utilize volunteers during National Volunteer Week.”
After reviewing all of the proposals, the Steering Committee of the Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier chose to fund the following programs in the Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Region.

Chemung County:
· Chemung ARC: To have a community cookout to draw people to adopt garden beds and to become more engaged with Quatrano Park.
· Friends of Chemung River Watershed: Will lead a trash cleanup on the Lackawanna Rail Trail in Elmira.

Schuyler County:
· Catholic Charities Schuyler (Schuyler Outreach): Will have a volunteer recognition and appreciation lunch for their volunteers.
· Schuyler County Office for the Aging:  To conduct outreach events to recruit volunteers to assist in highly needed service areas.

Steuben County:
· American Red Cross – Hornell: Will have a banquet with a speaker to recognize volunteers.
· Avoca Hose Company #1: To have a volunteer recognition reception with gifts for the volunteers.
· Catholic Charities Steuben, Corning Turning Point: Will provide volunteers with lunch and a gift.
· Hornell Area Concern for Youth: To provide t-shirts to mentors for their Caring Attitudes Mentoring Program.
· Steuben Coordinated Transportation: To purchase oil changes for volunteer drivers that take clients all over the region for non-emergency medical appointments in their own vehicles.
The Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier is a collaboration which promotes and enhances local volunteer efforts. Working with local nonprofits, the Center’s goal is to build the volunteer infrastructure in the region so that more people are able to make a difference. It is led by the Institute for Human Services, the United Way of Broome County, and United Way of Tompkins County. To learn more about the volunteer center or to search for opportunities dial 2-1-1 or visit www.southerntiervolunteers.org.
Funding for the National Volunteer Week mini-grants has been made possible by a grant through the New York State Office of National and Community Service.
2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help provides support services to connect organizations and volunteers and to provide support for volunteer administrators through the Institute for Human Services.  To find hundreds of local volunteer opportunities from various organizations, go to www.211helpline.org, or dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-346-2211.
The Institute for Human Services is a non-profit management support organization founded in 1984. The Institute provides management support, information and referral, organizational development, research and technology services to planners, funders and providers serving the Southern Tier of New York State. Support for its 2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help project is provided by the United Way of the Southern Tier. For more information, visit www.ihsnet.org.
If you have any questions about the efforts in your area please feel free to contact your local area representative.  Contact information for the Western District (Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties) is as follows:
Tess McKinley, Manager of Communications & Volunteer Support, Institute for Human Services Phone: 2-1-1 or (800) 346-2211, Email: mckinleyt@ihsnet.org.

2-1-1 Helpline Quarterly Newsletter from the IHS

It's National Volunteer Week!  "Celebrate Service" from April 21-27.  This is a perfect opportunity to recognize volunteers at various organizations, whether with a simple thank you, note, gift or even a celebratory event.     Volunteers truly help us to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals.

The Institute for Human Services is recognizing two organizations for the first annual IHS Volunteer Partner of the Year Award to commemorate National Volunteer Week 2013.  We are "celebrating the service" of these two organizations as they support hundreds of volunteers through their programs in Chemung and Steuben Counties.  A big thank you goes out to the Chemung Volunteer Action Corps and the Steuben Office for the Aging!  These organizations will be recognized at the United Way on Friday April 26 at a press conference at 9 a.m.

-Find Hundreds of Local Volunteer Opportunities
-Volunteer Conference RFP Available
-Volunteer Opportunities
-Volunteer Tidbits

and much more! To continue reading click here!

National Volunteer Week Funds Available

The Institute for Human Services Brings You:National Volunteer Week Mini Grants

National Volunteer Week: April 21-27, 2013

Are you planning a volunteer event as part of National Volunteer Week during April 21-27th?  Could you use some additional funds to enhance your project's impact?

If you have answered "YES" to either of these questions then consider applying for a mini-grant from 2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help and the Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier!

Because of this partnership, we are to be able to offer mini-grants to support local volunteer efforts in Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler Counties during National Volunteer Week. If your organization is currently planning an event for that week and could use some additional funding to enhance your efforts we encourage you to request a mini-grant of up to $350. If you are interested in applying for a mini-grant, simply fill out our online application by going to the link below. Please complete the survey by Friday March 29th. Decisions regarding project funding will be made by Friday April 5th, 2013.

Apply Here!

  

If you have any questions, please contact Tess McKinley at mckinleyt@ihsnet.org or at (607) 776-9467, ext. 217. 

2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help coordinates volunteer support services, by serving as a volunteer clearinghouse and resource center that is supported by United Way of the Southern Tier to increase civic engagement in our area.  Interested in volunteering?  Want to add your volunteer opportunities to our database?  Learn more here.

The Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier is a collaboration designed to promote and enhance local volunteer efforts in our community. Under the leadership of the Institute for Human Services, United Way of Broome County, and United Way of Tompkins County, local non-profits are coming together to create a dynamic regional partnership to enhance and strengthen local volunteer efforts.  The Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier is one of ten regional volunteer centers in New York State.

Save the Date for the VINES Spring Fundraiser

Come to the Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments first annual fundraiser. They will be celebrating VINE's accomplishments for the past 6 years.

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The Inexpensive Solution to Volunteer Protection

nonThe Inexpensive Solution to Volunteer Protection

Sometimes, volunteers have accidents - injure someone, get hurt themselves, or have an auto accident. Usually, their own insurance is not enough to take care of the damage. And the nonprofit organization's insurance does not protect the volunteer in some critical areas of risk.

Your nonprofit organization has the option of adding volunteers as additional insureds on the commercial general liability (CGL) policy. However, such an endorsement usually excludes volunteers' travel between home and the place of volunteer duty. Also, a CGL endorsement excludes coverage for claims made by one volunteer against another. Finally, the organization risks sharing its own limits of insurance - under the CGL policy - with the volunteer.

Covering volunteers under workers' compensation usually is not the wisest approach. First, a volunteer's injury would affect the claims experience of the nonprofit, which could increase workers' compensation insurance costs. Second, workers' compensation does not protect the volunteer during travel to and from their volunteer duty. 

However, there is an inexpensive solution to the problem...

  

To protect volunteers, the Volunteers Insurance Service (VIS®) program offers the following three coverages separately or combined:

• Up to $50,000 in accident medical reimbursement as a result of covered accident - at a cost of $3.94 per volunteer per year;
• Up to $1,000,000 in personal liability insurance - $1.72 per volunteer per year with a minimum premium of $100;
• For those volunteers who drive, up to $500,000 in excess automobile liability insurance above the volunteer's own insurance -$6.34 per volunteer per year with a minimum premium of $100.  

Total cost per volunteer, if all coverages are selected: $12.00 per year. The organization simply insures the greatest number of volunteers it expects to have at any given time.

VIS® Membership is required in order to sign up for any of the above programs; which an annual membership fee of $135 (July-June fiscal year).

For More Info Click Here

Local Community Groups Teaming up in 2011 to Offer Two FREE, Key Events to our Local Non-Profit Organizations This Fall

The BLI Alumni Association, Southern Tier Young Professionals, United Way of Broome County, Binghamton University College of Community and Public Affairs and BU’s Department of Human Development and our NEWEST PARTNER – Volunteer Administrators of the Southern Tier (VAST) – have joined forces again to educate our local non-profits on topics related to volunteerism and help them connect with potential volunteers and board members in our community.

We invite you to attend two upcoming events…

3rdAnnual Half Day Workshop
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel
Opening Session, Closing Session and 6 Breakouts on Topics Related to Volunteerism

4th Annual Community Service Fair
Thursday, November 3, 2011
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Binghamton University Downtown Center
Opportunity for 60 non-profits to recruit new volunteer and board members


For more information, download the attached letter/registration form and workshop agenda.
Both events fill up quickly, so don't delay and register today!

Questions? Contact Amy Shaw at (607) 772-8863 x313 or ashaw@binghamtonchamber.com.

Volunteer Training: Online Info

Here is a link for the registration info regarding:

The Volunteers Administrators of the Southern Tier (VAST)
Cordially invites you to attend

“Sustaining Your Resources in Tough Economic Times”

Volunteer Manager/Director One-Day Regional Training
Thursday, October 21, 2010
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Holiday Inn Arena
2-8 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY

VAST Training - Optimum Use of Volunteers: October 21

The Volunteers Administrators of the Southern Tier (VAST)
Cordially invites you to attend

"Sustaining Your Resources in Tough Economic Times"

Volunteer Manager/Director
One-Day Regional Training

Thursday, October 21, 2010
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Holiday Inn Arena
2-8 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY

Cost: $60.00 (lunch included)

Please indicate session preferences when you reply
Session 1
Evaluating How Your Organization Views and Uses Your Volunteers
An all day (morning and afternoon) session with guest presenter:

Harriet C. Edwards, Ed.D., Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, North Carolina State University and President A.L.!.V.E (Association Of Leaders In Volunteer Engagement)

Session 2
Morning : Overview of the AmeriCorps Program: How it Works, How to Apply
Presenter: John C. Salo, Executive Director of Rural Health Service

Afternoon: Connecting with your Local College Resources
Presenter: Allison Alden, Ed.D., Founding Director of the Center for Civic
Engagement at Binghamton University

Harriett C. Edwards, Ed.D., Assistant Professor
North Carolina State University Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences

Registration and Session Preference

We regret that payment by credit card and PO's is not available.

Registration Deadline
October 5, 2010

MAIL TO: STAP
c/o Candace Phelan
122 Baldwin Street
Johnson City, NY 13790

cphelan@stapinc.org

October 21, 2010

Holiday Inn Arena
2-8 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY 13901

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Choose one @ $60.00

____ Session 1 w/ Harriet Edwards

____ Session 2: w/ John C. Salo and Allison Alden

Registration is not processed without payment unless special arrangements have been made.

Free workshop on social media for nonprofit groups

A half-day workshop for nonprofit organizations will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Broome County Public Library.

Called “Cutting Edge Technologies to Grow Your Non-Profit Organization,” the workshop will look at social media and its ability to transform nonprofits. Other technologies to help recruit and retain volunteers will also be discussed.
The Broome Leadership Institute Alumni Association, RSVP, Southern Tier Young Professionals, United Way of Broome County, Binghamton University College of Community and Public Affairs and BU’s Department of Human Development have joined together to hold this free workshop.

For more information or to sign up, contact Amy Shaw at (607) 722-8863 ext. 313.

Eighth-graders can attend volunteer fair

The Press and Sun-Bulletin reported that Broome-Tioga BOCES is hosting the “Power of One” volunteer fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Leslie F. Distin Education Center gymnasium, 435 Glenwood Road, Dickinson.

The fair is open to all eighth-grade students who wish to explore volunteer opportunities for community service. So far, 14 non-profit agencies have signed up to staff booths.

The event also features music, refreshment and prizes.

Greater Binghamton Non-Profits Search For Volunteers

WBNG reported that local non-profit organizations are looking for more volunteers to lend a hand in the community.

The Broome County Leadership Institute held this community service fair today here at the Johnson City Senior Center.

60 non profit groups were on hand, looking to recruit new volunteers.

Organizers say they stunned by how many turned out, looking for opportunities to give back.

"We didn't know what the end result would be, but we looked at the room and it's packed. And it's so rewarding that we were instrumental in hooking these people up so ultimately the people in Binghamton are well, better off," said BLI Connection Chairperson Maria Gelnett.

BLI offers 6 month leadership training program for those committed to improving the quality of living in the Greater Binghamton Area. Read more here.

Resources for Volunteer Recruitment and Retention

Through its studies on Volunteering In America, the Corporation for National and Community Service continues to deliver increasingly detailed reports on the trends and habits in volunteering across the country, in order to better understand who is serving in our communities and how, when, and why they serve.

In partnership with HandsOn Network, the Corporation is providing specific resources to support the findings of the Volunteering in Americareports. The resources on this page have been developed to help you increase the capacity of your organization, company, program, or community to effectively engage volunteers of all ages. This page builds on resources developed for previous Volunteering in America reports and includes new and updated resources (as indicated below). Additionally, scroll down the page to learn more about and register for three Ask the Expert webinars facilitated by leading volunteer practitioners and researchers.

Featured Resources

Volunteer Self-Organizing – Resources to help individuals plan and manage projects to bring about positive community change
Recruitment - Strategies to recruit new volunteers, including target populations such as Boomers and students
Retention – Tips for retaining volunteers and plugging “the leaky bucket”
Human Capital Strategies – Innovative techniques for nonprofits during these difficult economic times, including the use of pro bono services, other skilled volunteers, and volunteer leaders
Cost-Effective Volunteering - Practical tips for maximizing resources during an economic downturn
Voluntourism – Resources for understanding the growing trend of combining service and vacations