Volunteer Impact Program
The Volunteer Impact Program (VIP) is a collaborative effort between 501 Commons and United Way of King County that improves the volunteer management systems and practices of United Way grantees. The program includes:
- a volunteer management assessment
- a training for volunteer managers
- cohort meetings where participants can discuss common issues
- a final VIP plan developed with help from consultants
As organizations implement their plans, many apply for assistance grants and continue working with 501 Commons consultants. Examples of documents developed by past participants are available on the Volunteer Management Resources page.
In 2010 nineteen food banks and feeding programs participated in VIP, and in 2011 seventeen early learning and homeless services organizations participated. To date 501 Commons has provided 123 service corps members to partner with VIP participants, contributing more than 3400 hours of consulting.
“With the help of our consultants, we identified where our volunteer program was and what we want it to grow into—and we have clear plans of how to achieve that goal.” -Brayde Wilson, Hearing, Speech, and Deafness Center
More Information
If your organization is interested in participating in the Volunteer Impact Program, contact Carolyn Cunningham, Impact Manager – Volunteer Initiatives, United Way of King County at ccunningham@uwkc.org or 206-461-3656.
For Past VIP Participants
Download the official VIP seals here. [2010 cohort] [2011 cohort]
