Author: O'Connell, Brian

Publication Year: 1975

Media Type: Book

Summary:

More Americans are now involved in volunteering for public service than at any other time in our history. They are organizing to influence every conceivable aspect of our human condition: from zoning changes and bond issues to bringing about special education services for children with learning difficulties and fostering brotherhood.

Abstract:

More Americans are now involved in volunteering for public service than at any other time in our history. They are organizing to influence every conceivable aspect of our human condition: from zoning changes and bond issues to bringing about special education services for children with learning difficulties and fostering brotherhood.

Here is a down-to-earth handbook for making such voluntary organizations effective instruments for citizen service and influence, whether the cause requires a temporary ad-hoc committee or an ongoing organization with a professional staff. It moves quickly from advice on how to get started to providing specific guidelines on such basic topics as fund raising, fulfilling the role of organization president, the distinction between volunteers' roles and the functions of staff, involvement of minorities, evaluation, and the charting of new directions. (p. back cover)

CONTENTS
Preface.
The meaning of volunteering.
Foreword.

  1. Getting organized.
  2. The role of the president.
  3. Volunteers and staff: Who does what?
  4. Recruiting the right staff.
  5. Training and holding a good staff.
  6. Constructive planning.
  7. The membership, board of directors, and committees.
  8. Making the most out of meetings.
  9. Fund raising [fundraising].
10. Where is the money?
11. The importance of communicating.
12. Budgeting and financial accountability.
13. The involvement of minorities.
14. Dealing with controversy, dissent and disruption.
15. The role of the national office.
16. Evaluating results.

Afterword.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Volunteerism