Preferred learners
- Anywhere
- Academic experience or paid work
Categories
Skills
Project scope
- What is the main goal for this project?
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The main goal of this project is to develop a volunteer recruitment, training, and retention program for Play Forever that effectively engages and utilizes volunteers in various capacities to support the organization's mission.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
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- Assess Play Forever's current volunteer management practices, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop a volunteer recruitment strategy that targets diverse, skilled, and committed volunteers, using various channels and outreach methods.
- Create a streamlined volunteer onboarding process, including application forms, interviews, background checks, and orientation sessions.
- Design a comprehensive volunteer training program that equips volunteers with the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfill their roles effectively.
- Establish a system for matching volunteers with suitable roles and opportunities based on their skills, interests, and availability.
- Develop a volunteer retention and recognition plan, including regular communication, feedback, and appreciation events to maintain volunteer engagement and satisfaction.
- Continuously evaluate and refine the volunteer management program based on feedback, performance data, and organizational needs.
- What is the main goal for this project?
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The main goal of this project is to develop a volunteer recruitment, training, and retention program for Play Forever that effectively engages and utilizes volunteers in various capacities to support the organization's mission.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
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- Assess Play Forever's current volunteer management practices, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop a volunteer recruitment strategy that targets diverse, skilled, and committed volunteers, using various channels and outreach methods.
- Create a streamlined volunteer onboarding process, including application forms, interviews, background checks, and orientation sessions.
- Design a comprehensive volunteer training program that equips volunteers with the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfill their roles effectively.
- Establish a system for matching volunteers with suitable roles and opportunities based on their skills, interests, and availability.
- Develop a volunteer retention and recognition plan, including regular communication, feedback, and appreciation events to maintain volunteer engagement and satisfaction.
- Continuously evaluate and refine the volunteer management program based on feedback, performance data, and organizational needs.
- How will you support learners in completing the project?
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- Dedicated staff support and access to relevant volunteer management data and documents.
- Regular meetings and communication to provide guidance and feedback.
- Access to volunteer management tools and software used by the organization.
About the company
- https://www.playforever.ca
- 11 - 50 employees
- Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
Play Forever is a non-profit organization providing structured and accessible recreation, education & mental health services to the youth of Toronto, Ontario. Play Forever currently serves youth ages 6- 29 with weekly programs, primarily focused on helping youth from marginalized communities and low-income families.