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Article: Volunteering 101: finding valuable assistance is no simple task.(Heard on eCommunities)(volunteer program policy)
- Article from:
- Parks & Recreation
- Article date:
- September 1, 2004
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What kind of volunteer program policy does your department implement? This question-along with several survey questions about orientation, tracking hours, rules and projects-was recently posted from West Chester, Penn., on NRPA's forum, eCommunities. For information on how to join the discussion, become a member by clicking on "Join Now" on the right-hand side of NRPA's Web site, www.nrpa.org. Here are some responses regarding the neglected resource of citizen volunteers:
The orientation process varies depending on what they will be doing. Each of the programs/special events/activities that we use volunteers at, are given instructions/ training appropriate for ...