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Volunteer Information
Resources For Volunteer Managers And Administrators
(All links live as of 06/19/08)
If you're a manager of a volunteer program, your time is precious. You need advice, help and information, but your resources are limited.
Mid-East Area Agency on Aging has designed this guide for those who might only have an hour to spend on the Internet. Even if you are using the computer at your nearest library branch or at a friend's house, you should be able to get helpful information from the Web sites listed below in a very short time. Just click on the name of a site or item listed for the site to see the information.
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Idealist Online
Idealist is an online resource for nonprofit and community organizations and the people they serve.
Idealist allows organizations -- whether they have a Web site or not -- to enter and update information about their services, volunteer opportunities, job openings, internships, upcoming events, and any material or publication they have produced. Sixteen thousand organizations in 130 countries are already using Idealist.
The Points of Light Foundation
Assists employers in developing workplace volunteer programs.
Participates in the development of youth service leaders and youth service programs.
Provides training and development for Volunteer Centers across the nation providing products and services to volunteer management professionals.
Aids and encourages the growth of the family volunteering concept.
Click on the following topics for more information:
Programs offered by Points of Light
Memberships (Fees start at $120 for non-profit/government membership)
United Way
United Way of Greater St. Louis offers its Caring Catalog of opportunities on line. Their site has information on getting United Way certification for your agency.
United Way also has an international Web site that lets you search for your local United Way.
Energize, Inc.
An international training, consulting and publishing firm with the rather unique specialty of volunteerism. Founded in 1977, Energize, Inc. helps a diverse range of organzations to start or expand community involvement efforts.
Excellent links page.
Good place to order training materials.
Connect with others in the field.
Recognition success stories.
Looking for a volunteer management job, or have an opening to post?
Need a quote to inspire your volunteers or to include in your newsletter?
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