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Volunteer Retention Using Volunteer RecruitmentMEGAN HOVER, JACKSON COUNTY CASA PROGRAM MANAGER
KARRIE DUKE, JACKSON COUNTY CASA DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
The Continuous Cycle
Retain
Regroup
Recruit
What happens after a volunteer completes training?
Retention• We want them to finish their first case.• We want them to take another case.
• We want them to be promoting CASA within their social circles.
What does it take to retain?
Access to CASA staff and other volunteersUpdates from CASA staff and volunteersGet them into your office
Retention naturally leads to Recruitment
Track volunteer sourcesCurrent volunteers are already recruiting for you?If not, why?
Regroup with staff
Meet with staff after training to discuss what worked.Develop new ideas for next time.How can other supporters help out?
How to make current volunteers happy
NewslettersBirthday, Holiday, and Program Anniversary cardsMentor ProgramIn-Services
Volunteer Recruitment at Appreciation Events
Happy Hours and formal eventsEncourage Volunteers to bring a guestGive awards and recognitionNotify employers and families
Volunteer Recruitment at Speaking EngagementsEmpower volunteers to identify opportunities in community to recruit volunteers United Way events Lunch and Learns at businesses School Volunteer Fairs
Encourage volunteers to take the lead during these recruitment events
Encourage volunteers to host recruitment events
Encourage participation at fundraising events
Planning committeesAttendingVolunteering
Other Suggestions for Recruitment•Volunteer Orientations
•Volunteer Meet and Greets
•Referral Raffle
•Emergency Assistance through Social Media
•Holiday Gift Project through Contact and Social Media
•Anything else?
Use Volunteer Talents and Skills
MarketingSocial MediaPublic RelationsQuality ControlHuman Resources Grant Writing
Don’t Reinvent the Wheel
Continue to think outside the box
Thank You. Megan Hover
816.984.8217
Karrie Duke
816.984.8204
www.jacksoncountycasa-mo.org