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SKILLED VOLUNTEER PROJECTS Community Partner Application This packet has been developed to assist you in creating a plan for a Skilled Volunteer Project for your organization. Successful completion of the packet will ensure that we match you with an individual who has the skills needed by your organization, and one who can contribute to best meet your objectives. PART ONE – Position Development Worksheet This section takes you through a series of questions to help you formulate the project/work assignment and other considerations important to success. This information will assist you in completing the Position Profile on page 3. The Project/Work What do you hope to accomplish with your project/assignment? ____________________________________________________________________________ How will the successful completion of the project/work impact your organization? ____________________________________________________________________________ The Outcomes What are the desired outcomes of the project/work? ____________________________________________________________________________ How will you and the volunteer know you were successful?____________________________ Stakeholders Who has a vested interest in the outcome of the project/work? _____________________________________________________________________________ How will you and the volunteer work to involve stakeholders? _____________________________________________________________________________ Orientation and Support How will the volunteer be prepared for the work and oriented to your organization? ___________________________________________________________________________ Who will supervise and be the contact point? ___________________________________________________________________________ Communication 1 What are the mechanisms you will use to maintain effective communication with the volunteer? ____________________________________________________________________________ Will he/she need access to group email? ____________________________________________________________________________ Work Location Can the volunteer perform part or all of his/her work remotely? If so, what? __________________________________________________________________________ Reporting What reports/status updates will be expected by your organization and/or stakeholders? __________________________________________________________________________ In what form, and how often? _________________________________________________ Schedule What is your anticipated timeline for the project/work to be completed? __________________________________________________________________________ Are there event dates, grant timelines or other details that might impact the project scope or schedule? _________________________________________________________________ Tools/resources Are there specific software, tools or other supplies that the volunteer needs, and who will provide? __________________________________________________________________________ Budget Are there expenses associated with this project? (Be sure to think about staff time, software licenses, etc.)________________________________________________________________ Is you organization in a position to pay a small stipend to the volunteer, reimburse mileage, etc? ________________________________________________________________________ PART TWO – Defining the Skills Needed Following is a list of skill sets that may be required of candidates for your organization’s Skilled Volunteer Project position. As part of our matching process, we will also ask candidates to identify their skill sets and their level of expertise. Please indicate your needs in the box as follows: X - skills are critical to success in this role - skills would enhance success but are not critical Computer Programming/IT: Database Development/Management Networking Software/Hardware Installation Software/Hardware Needs Assessment Troubleshooting Programming Other Organizational Development: Change/Conflict Management Financial Management/Accounting Human Resources Program Development/Evaluation Strategic Planning Technical Design/Facilitation Event Planning Fundraising/Grant Writing Public Relations, Communications & Marketing: Communications Planning Web/Graphic Design Media/PR Campaigns Branding Market Research Public Policy (501c3 Only) Social Media Public Speaking Other Training, Curriculum Design & Facilitation: Training for Staff on: __ ___________ Training for Volunteers on: __ Training for Clients on: __ _______ __________ Other 2 Leadership Development Attorney/Paralegal Office/Clerical Support Mentoring Trained Medical Professional: Dentist Doctor Mental Health Nurse Pharmacist Emergency Tech Veterinarian Other trained medical professional PART THREE - Position Profile (will be shared with the volunteer and will drive your development of a work plan for the individual.) If you already have a position description for this existing role in your organization, please attach it. Organization Name:_____________________ Reports to:_________________ Your Organization’s Mission/Purpose:_________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Skilled volunteer position title:______________________________________ Description of the project/work to be completed by the volunteer: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Dates of Service needed: Start______________ End____________________ Position Responsibilities: Describe how you see the volunteer utilizing key skill sets from Part Two to achieve desired results in your organization. Example #1: Utilizes strong organization and PC skills to develop a database for tracking and managing volunteers. Example #2: Utilizes financial planning skills to develop and implement a budget format and reporting tool for the organization. 1) 2) 3) 4) What are the benefits of participation for the volunteer? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Key outcomes/deliverables of this project/work assignment? How will you describe success? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 3