This document outlines a process to develop a Volunteer Vision and Goals for an organization. It can be used self-service, with 1:1 coaching support or in a workshop setting.
Here are the slides used at the April 2019 Volunteer Vision Workshop:
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Pre-Work (Self-Inquiry):
What are my beliefs about volunteering?
- See page 14 of Leading the Way to Successful Volunteer Involvement for self-inquiry questions.
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What is the value of volunteers for our organization?
- See pages 16-18 of Leading the Way to Successful Volunteer Involvement for self-inquiry questions.
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Optional: Misc Reading
- Breaking through the Glass Ceiling for Volunteers by Susan Ellis on EnergizeInc.com. Fully capable people may already be serving in your existing volunteer corps and ready to be promoted to a higher level of volunteering for the organization.
- The Just-a-Volunteer Syndrome by Susan Ellis on EnergizeInc.com.
Getting Started (Create a draft)
What is a vision?
- Discuss Vision. Discuss the difference between Vision and Mission.
Develop a Vision draft.
- Share examples.
- Share worksheet.
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Develop Goals draft.
- Discuss SMART Goals.
Alignment (Get Others Onboard)
Develop an engagement plan.
- How will you engage others in your organization in finalizing the Vision and Goals? Consider the Staff, Board and Volunteers.
- How will the Vision and Goals be integrated with the organization’s Strategic Plan?
Implementation (Make it Happen)
Communication plan.
- Consider updates to signs, newsletters, handbooks, role descriptions, etc.
Support plan.
- What other actions are required to move toward the Vision and Goals?
- See Guide to Expanding Volunteer Engagement page 165.
- See Best Practices Template.