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How do you make use of technology when working with volunteers?

Posted on August 27th, 2009 by Anne Cardale, OLLI National Resource Center

Michael Bujnowski, OLLI at Concord New Hampshire Asks OLLI:

Has anyone created an infrastructure that makes use of technology when working and training volunteers?

Volunteers are an important part of OLLI. Their contributions directly impact the success of the organization. I believe we can dramatically improve the efficiency and effectiveness of volunteers, as well as attract and keep them involved by giving them access to information that directly relates to improving the quality of their programs. Technology can work for many of our volunteers and we can offer education, training and support to effectively use the technology.

Please share the ways your OLLI employs technology when working with volunteers.

Posted in Volunteers | 1 Comment »

Leadership Committee Goals

Posted on January 21st, 2009 by Julia Ridge, OLLI National Resource Center

Stephanie Johnson, OLLI at the University of New Mexico, asks OLLI:

Our OLLI is looking for ideas from other OLLIs concerning the work/goals/activities of their leadership committees.

Posted in Management, Volunteers | 2 Comments »

Volunteer Leadership

Posted on September 9th, 2008 by Julia Ridge, OLLI National Resource Center

Cathie Sanders, OLLI at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, asks:

Do any OLLIs have a method or process which has proved effective in getting members comfortable in volunteering for leadership positions?

Posted in Management, Volunteers | 3 Comments »