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
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.
St Johns
18th Sep 2021
ooh this has been on my mind too, I'd love to hear what people have to say :)
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.
Love all the great ideas. Love Golden Carers. I have used so many of your ideas since I started and all with great feedback with staff who like to join in too. What a difference I have seen in the residents, more joining in because of giving them time to express what they like to do and always offering for them to join in, whatever the activity. Having so much to offer but not overwhelming them, just a little at a time and someone will show their enthusiasm to give it a try. Thank you Golden Carers.
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/
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.
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.
Thank you for your input