Policies & Paperwork
What three documents make up a Volunteer Service Agreement packet?
301a/b, Volunteer Service Description, and a Risk Assessment (JHA)
TRUE OR FALSE: Group events and drop-in events are the same thing.
FALSE! Group events are private, "closed" projects planned with a designated group leader or representative. Drop-in events are planned internally and promoted/recruited for publicly!
What are some ways to recruit volunteers for a drop-in event?
TRUE OR FALSE: Volunteers supporting a 1-hour drop-in event do not need an orientation from event staff.
FALSE! All volunteers, regardless of individual/group/drop-in service, must be provided a training or orientation before beginning service.
Why is it important to take photos, record metrics, and save all related documents from an event?
Photos, metrics, and event-related documents are needed for updating and finalizing records, post-event meetings/AARs, and overall reporting!
TRUE OR FALSE: A group leader can fill out an OF-301a on behalf of all group members if all members are 18 and up, but all members must sign the OF-301b form on the day of.
True!
Think Beyond the Trash Bag... what are two examples of unique VIP events?
- Collection drives for the community
- Virtual VIP events
- Participatory Science events
- Citizen Science
- Service-learning opportunities
You are sending a logistics email to all registered volunteers the week of your event. What are three pieces of information you should include in this email?
1. Date/time
2. Meeting location
3. Uniform/PPE requirements
4. Project details (workplan)
5. Day-of communication
On the day of the event, staff should review __________ procedures, connect volunteers with the __________ mission, and remember to take a lot of __________!
On the day of the event, staff should review SAFETY procedures, connect volunteers with the NPS mission, and remember to take a lot of PHOTOS!
What are three ways you can say "Thank You!" to your volunteers?
- Small tokens of appreciation
- Shoutouts in newspaper articles or internal newsletters
- Social media
- Collecting/sharing metrics from the day
- Submitting service accomplishments with WASO IEV Team for award recognition!