CHANGES IN THE VOLUNTEER PROFILE

TRADITIONAL VOLUNTEER

TODAY’S VOLUNTEER
  • WANTS FLEXIBLE HOURS
  • AVAILABLE NIGHTS/WEEKENDS
  • HAS LIMITED TIME TO OFFER
  • BRINGS A WIDER VARIETY OF SKILLS
  • DOESN’T JUST WANT TO FILL A SLOT
  • CORPORATE SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEERS
  • GREATER QUESTIONING OF THE SYSTEM
  • ASKS HOW THIS WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
  • OFFERS SUGGESTIONS FOR PROGRAMMATIC CHANGES
  • QUESTIONS NEED FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS/INTERVIEWS

Benefits Counseling Certification Program Chapter One--6/2000


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