- The Volunteer Management Guide is sponsored by United Way of King County
501 Commons has compiled a list of best practices in volunteer management to help you engage the people who serve your mission. You will also find other important materials such as sample volunteer handbooks, job descriptions, surveys, training manuals, flow charts, and information to help you assess your needs.
Further Reading
For more background on successful volunteer programs check out:
- A webinar on The Basics to Building a Strong Volunteer Program, presented by Washington Nonprofits
- VolunteerPro's The Essential Guide to Managing Volunteers at Your Nonprofit
VIP Volunteer Management Corps
Many of these resources were developed by organizations who participated in United Way's Volunteer Impact Partnership (VIP) programs.
- Learn more about VIP Volunteer Management Corps and how your organization can be involved.
- Read what United Way of King County has to say about VIP!
Volunteer Management Workshops
501 Commons hosts a variety of workshops, via partnerships with United Way of King County and Serve Washington, that are designed to help you improve your volunteer management practices. Current offerings are as follows:
- Life Cycle of Effective of Volunteer Management
- Overcoming the Barriers to Family Volunteering in Seattle, WA on 11/5
- Effectively Engaging Skills-based Volunteers in Seattle, WA on 4/21/20
Stay tuned for more offerings within King County and beyond!
Have Any Questions?
Do you have feedback or something to add to the Volunteer Management Guide? Or do you have questions about volunteer management best practices? Contact Stephanie Heffner today!