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Phyllis

Nurse Unit Manager

4 years ago

Hi, I'm trying to write an ad for my local paper requesting skilled volunteers of any sort to share their passion, have any of you completed something similar in the past that you could share with me? Thanks

Susan

Activity Director

4 years ago

Hi Phyllis

It sounds like you have a good start

Are haps this article will help you further

https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-establish-a-volunteer-program-/4229/

Susan

Activity Director

4 years ago

Hi again Phyllis

I used to send letters to the Local newspapers editor about national volunteer week which happens to be in April but you could use this format to ask them to help you get volunteers for your organization

National Volunteer Week is …

[ORGANIZATION NAME] Announces Recognition Plans

Local Volunteers Encouraged to Celebrate Service During National

Volunteer Week

[CITY/STATE, MONTH DAY, YEAR ORGANIZATION NAME, ORGANIZATION

DESCRIPTION], today announced plans to celebrate National Volunteer Week, a time dedicated to demonstrating to the nation that by working together, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals.

Vanessa

Diversional Therapist

4 years ago

ooh this has been on my mind too, I'd love to hear what people have to say :)

Satomi

Carer / Activity Coordinator

4 years ago

Hi, Phyllis,

I focuse on the activity that resident(s) is willing to do, not so much volunteer wants to do. For example, if one resident expressed wanting to play the chess game, I will advertise for that purpose. Chess is a time consuming and only two people's game - therefore it is very good if you can find a good chess player. Code of ethics, policy & procedures, WHS, trainings, etc are the same as paid staff regardless the activities.