Resources for volunteer and chapter leaders

Volunteer leaders, such as the board of directors; committee, advisory council or task force chairs; regional coordinators; and chapter officers, are not only volunteers themselves but have positions in which they work directly with volunteers.

Below are several resources available to our volunteer leaders to assist them in working with members and volunteers:

Recruiting volunteers

• "Get Connected. Get Involved." Postcard
  • Instructions for downloading postcard
• VIProfile
• VIProfile Information Flyer
• VIProfile Invitation Flyer
• VIProfile Instructions
• E-mail invitation to submit VIProfile
• Request for VIProfile report

Managing volunteers

• Benefits of Volunteering
• Volunteer Management Process
• Ways of Working with Volunteers
• Volunteer Orientation Checklist
• Chapter Resource Manual
• EXCITE Your New Members
• Volunteer management Web sites
• Index of Chapter Resources

Recognizing volunteers

• Recognition Letter Template
• Sample Thank You Letter to Volunteer – Chapter-level
• Chapter Catalog – awards and recognition
• Guidelines for Recognition Awards
• Recognizing Members

Templates/Forms

• Position description
• Needs assessment form for volunteer groups
• Request for VIProfile report
• Volunteer Utilization Form
• Position Evaluation Form