Human Resources

VIDEO: How to Recruit and Keep Volunteers

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video
Having great volunteers makes running an organization much easier. But how do you get people to give you their time for free? And then how do you keep them motivated? Micaela Connery, who founded Unified Theater, knows all about getting people to volunteer. She sat down with Do Something U to share some of her awesome tips.
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DoSomethingU Majors: 
Human Resources
Project Management

How To: Run a Phone Bank

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how to

Running a phone bank might seem simple, but there is some prep work to be done before you can get a successful team up and running. Here's how to get started:

DoSomethingU Majors: 
Fundraising
Human Resources

Actions Tips: Volunteer Retention

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tips
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Managing volunteers is a skill. You might have the volunteers, but you won’t keep them if you’re too overbearing or not appreciative. Here are some pointers.

DoSomethingU Majors: 
Human Resources

Action Tips: Creating Volunteer Recruitment Materials

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tips
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When you create volunteer recruitment materials, they should be attractive, easy to read, and in sync with your brand. Consider where they will be placed and who their audience will be. These tips will get you started on creating strong recruitment materials.

DoSomethingU Majors: 
Marketing
Human Resources

Action Tips: Ways to Find Volunteers

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tips
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Once you know what sort of volunteers you need, the next step is reaching those individuals. This tip sheet will provide you with many different places you might find interested volunteers or post your recruitment material.

DoSomethingU Majors: 
Human Resources

11 Things to Know About: Recruiting and Managing Volunteers

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information
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Enthusiastic volunteers can open doors, bring creative solutions to the sticky problems, and help your organization extend its impact and growth. Master the basics of creating and effectively managing volunteers at all levels, including predicting common challenges and having a variety of solutions.

DoSomethingU Majors: 
Human Resources
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