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remote_volunteering [2021/09/07 12:50]
mn1a [In-person (On-site visits, Zoom meetings, etc.)] |
remote_volunteering [2021/11/10 09:38]
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| ====== Introduction ====== | = Introduction = |
| Remote volunteering can be a great way to increase output, find potential volunteers with a variety of skills and specialties, and mitigate the impact of being unable to do onsite recording. Some considerations for starting and maintaining a remote volunteer program are included in this guide. | Remote volunteering can be a great way to increase output, find potential volunteers with a variety of skills and specialties, and mitigate the impact of being unable to do onsite recording. Some considerations for starting and maintaining a remote volunteer program are included in this guide. |
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| ===== Preparations ===== | = Preparations = |
| In general, preparations for a remote volunteer program involve preparing/creating applicable documentation and identifying equipment-related solutions/strategies. | In general, preparations for a remote volunteer program involve preparing/creating applicable documentation and identifying equipment-related solutions/strategies. |
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| ==== Documentation ==== | == Documentation === |
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| === Volunteer application === | === Volunteer application === |
| * Often, local organizations, schools, or libraries can be a source of volunteers, and creating time to make visits and presentations can help spread the word about volunteer programs. Since many potential volunteers may be unable to come to the library during hours of operation, informing them that remote options exist can encourage participation, and recruiting local remote volunteers can make equipment and physical file/data exchange easier. | * Often, local organizations, schools, or libraries can be a source of volunteers, and creating time to make visits and presentations can help spread the word about volunteer programs. Since many potential volunteers may be unable to come to the library during hours of operation, informing them that remote options exist can encourage participation, and recruiting local remote volunteers can make equipment and physical file/data exchange easier. |
| ==== Virtual recruiting boards==== | ==== Virtual recruiting boards==== |
| * Many free/partially free services exists for virtual recruiting, and one of the best is [[ https://www.volunteermatch.org/ | VolunteerMatch.org]]. This service can be used to search for volunteers by area (zip code), or can be set to accept applications from volunteers anywhere in the world. As the listings automatically get pushed to Linkedin, one listing can get a great deal of exposure. | * Many free/partially free services exists for virtual recruiting, and one of the best is [[ https://www.volunteermatch.org/ | VolunteerMatch.org]]. This service can be used to search for volunteers by area (zip code), or can be set to accept applications from volunteers anywhere in the world. As listings automatically get pushed to Linkedin, one listing can get a great deal of exposure. |
| * While virtual recruiting services allow a great deal of coverage, it may be a good idea to speak with your HR department prior to creating a listing. In some cases, volunteers who apply may not be eligible to participate, and adding conditions to listings based on HR guidelines is recommended. | * While virtual recruiting services allow a great deal of coverage, it may be a good idea to speak with your HR department prior to creating a listing. In some cases, volunteers who apply may not be eligible to participate, and adding conditions to listings based on HR guidelines is recommended. |
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