How well does he feel he is doing? What would help him work more effectively? Are there other programs or projects at the organization that he would like to take part in?
A self-evaluation is often forgotten by supervisors, but is often enormously helpful in increasing volunteer productivity. Sometimes, a volunteer simply isn't working out the way you hoped. Often, people are wary of firing someone, especially when that person isn't paid. But when someone isn't doing the job they agreed to, you need to take action.
Often, you can come to an understanding of why things aren't working out, change those conditions, and the volunteer can turn into a fantastic resource in that position. But sometimes, our best efforts fail, and you need to take a person off of the job they are doing. How do you do that? Different things may be appropriate, depending on the reason you need to let them go. Be simple and honest. You might say:. This is one of the most important things you can do for your volunteers.
It's always important to recognize the work of your employees, and this is especially true for volunteers, who don't, after all, receive monetary compensation for what they do. Everyone wants his or her efforts to be noticed! If someone feels important to the organization, too, it's much more likely that they will remain an active member. You can recognize the work of your volunteers in many different ways.
Some of the more common possibilities include:. Volunteering can be a tremendously rewarding experience, both for the individual who offers his time and for the organization to which he gives it. Many people are willing to help out, if they feel that their contributions will be well used and useful. By developing a plan of action for involving volunteers, you will be better able to tap into this rich resource.
Community Building Institute at Xavier University features success stories that focus on volunteer involvement in building community. Idealist , a project of Action without Borders, posts volunteer opportunities around the globe. Topical discussion boards include a volunteering focus. Independent Sector is a national leadership forum, working to encourage philanthropy, volunteering, not-for-profit initiative and citizen action that help us better serve people and communities.
The International Association for Volunteers offers training and information to encourage and strengthen volunteering worldwide. Network for Good helps nonprofit organizations reach new audiences through Internet strategies. You can recruit volunteers online using a volunteer match database.
Service Leader offers guidance on all aspects of managing volunteers, as well as advice on becoming a volunteer. A virtual online volunteering link is also offered. The United Nations Volunteers Program supports human development globally by promoting volunteerism and mobilizing volunteers. A practical toolkit, Measuring Volunteering , is available in Adobe Acrobat format. VolunteerMatch is a nonprofit, online service that helps interested volunteers get involved with community service organizations throughout the United States..
Ellis, S. By the people: A history of Americans as volunteers. Herman, R. The Jossey-Bass handbook of nonprofit leadership and management. Morrison, E. Leadership skills: Developing volunteers for organizational success. Tucson, AZ: Fisher Books. Skip to main content. Toggle navigation Navigation. Recruiting and Training Volunteers » Section 1. Chapter Chapter 11 Sections Section 1.
Developing a Plan for Involving Volunteers Section 2. Recruiting Volunteers Section 3. Developing Volunteer Orientation Programs Section 4. Developing Training Programs for Volunteers. The Tool Box needs your help to remain available. Toggle navigation Chapter Sections. Section 1. Learn how to develop a plan for involving volunteers that will bring needed skills, save money, Increase community ownership, and bring new energy.
Why should you engage volunteers? The Standards of Practice Committee reviews the need for publications and to provide a review of the contract documents, Standards of Practice, procedure manuals, and publications issued by the Association. Menu Mobile Quicklinks Login Search. Committees Committees are comprised of volunteers who work together for one or more years to achieve deliverables set forth in charges approved by the CMAA Board of Directors.
Learn More Ethical Practices Committee The Ethical Practices Committee develops and maintains a practical code of ethical standards for construction management and work to encourage acceptance and conformance with standards.
Learn More Membership Committee The Membership Committee evaluates and prioritizes messages, approaches, and campaigns for recruiting and retaining members. The most consistent help for a Committee Chair will come from the Association staff. To a great extent, a Chair's ability to work with the Association ED and staff will determine his or her success as head of the committee and leader in the Association.
The Association ED and President will assist with the selection of committee members, setting objectives, and reviewing the work and communications of the committee. By keeping the Association ED and staff informed and familiar with the committee's activities and progress, they will be able to advise you on problems and procedures and can point out possible pitfalls. The success a Committee Chair achieves will largely depend on his or her ability to preside and guide the committee to a definite goal.
The following guidelines should assist Committee Chairs with running productive meetings:. Following is the generally accepted sequence, or order of business, that is observed for a meeting:.
An agenda needs to be developed and sent to all members of the committee prior to the meeting. It should include all topics to be discussed at the meeting and should also include the date, location, starting time, scheduled breaks, and anticipated adjourning time. Any supporting or background material to further explain or detail the items on the agenda should also be included.
Committees are not required to operate using parliamentary procedure; however, the objectives and principles of parliamentary procedure should be employed. The objectives of parliamentary procedure include expediting business, maintaining order, ensuring justice and equity for all, and accomplishing the objectives for which the group is organized.
The principles of parliamentary procedure include courtesy and justice to all, rule of the majority while respecting the rights of the minority, partiality to none, protection of the absentee, and taking one item of business at a time.
Staff liaisons serve as an informed resource person to the Chair and members of the committee. He or she assists the Chair in facilitating committee discussions and activities which address the committee's charge.
Committee service is a rewarding professional growth experience, providing members with opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding of the issues facing the profession, to meet and learn from colleagues, and to influence the future of the organization and the profession.
If you are appointed to a standing committee, you are usually committing to at least one year of service and will be requested to:. Appointments to certain standing committees may require prior or current service. Committee Chairs. Committee chairs oversee the work of the committees, prepare for and chair committee meetings, and report to the Board of Directors.
Committee Staff Liaisons. Committee Service Volunteer Forms. Committee appointments will be made from the pool of members submitting committee service materials by the deadline. To develop an inclusive rich pool of candidates, CMAA national and chapter leaders are asked to identify potential applicants and encourage them to submit the required volunteer information.
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