American Water Works Association: Engaging Retired Volunteers. Presented by: Anne Bell Kristy Judd

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1 American Water Works Association: Engaging Retired Volunteers Presented by: Anne Bell Kristy Judd

2 Metro Volunteers Metro Volunteers mission is to mobilize and cultivate volunteers as a vital force in our community. We make volunteerism smarter.

3 Boomers Leading Change in Health BLCiH s mission is to harness the experience, energy, and conviction of adults 50+ to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families across the Metro Denver area in the area of healthy living and healthcare access. & ASSOCIATES 2009

4 encore.org Boomers Leading Change in Health is a member of the Encore Network Encore.org is building a movement to tap the skills and experience of those in midlife and beyond to improve communities and the world. Advancing second acts for the greater good

5 Today s goals 1. Understand the Adult 50+ volunteer retiree/encore career minded volunteer 2. Learn how to engage this new volunteer 3. Learn tools to develop an idea into a manageable project.

6 Roughly 10,000 boomers will turn 65 every day until Photos copyright 2013 Encore.org & ASSOCIATES 2009

7 Baby Boom Generation Born between Largest generation in history 80 million strong! Optimistic Still believe they can change the world View retirement with ambivalence or outright discomfort & ASSOCIATES 2009

8 Retirement for Adults % of adults over 50 plan on working into their retirement years. 14% want to fully retire after the age of % want to work part time past age % have started their own business. 50% want to work at something that benefits their community that has meaning and purpose for them. & ASSOCIATES 2009

9 For adults 50+ productivity may look like Full-time job Flexibility with job hours - part time, projects Using skills in a different way or learning new skills Entrepreneurial ventures Volunteer Often times Solving a problem- addressing a need & ASSOCIATES 2009

10 Engaging Skilled/Boomer Volunteers

11 Skilled Volunteer Engagement can help you to. Serve more clients Deliver more programs Strengthen your staff Spread your message more widely Increase financial stability

12 Paradigm shift Management Engagement Recruitment Cultivation and Networking Placement Negotiation and Agreement Supervision Support

13 Volunteer Management Position centered Volunteer stays in 1 position Success based on numbers Organizational need Volunteers as subordinates Volunteer Engagement Skills based Volunteer changes positions Success based on mission Needs of org. and volunteer Volunteers as colleagues

14 Management Engagement Engaging Volunteers is a business decision Focus is on results, not process Volunteers and staff are colleagues

15 Recruitment Cultivation and Networking Utilize targeted recruitment. Recruit from within. Tap circles of influence.

16 Placement Negotiation and Agreement Align NPO s and the volunteer s goals. Capitalize on the volunteer s skills. Respect motivational styles

17 Supervision Support Negotiate job responsibilities Set benchmarks Celebrate impact

18 It s a 2-way street. RESPONSIBILITIES Volunteer Nonprofit Organization Commitments To the schedule and the work plan goals Support the volunteer and their work Respect Communication Honest and professional; adhere to policies Of progress and challenges; and negotiate change Honest and professional and appreciative To provide up-to-date and pertinent information

19 The VIP process Needs Assessment Project Selection Work Plan Position Description Recruit

20 Needs assessment What projects are sitting on your shelf because you don t have enough people with the right skills? What skills do you need for those projects? What resources do you need? Do you have, or can you find, funds for the resources for each project if you utilize volunteers to complete the projects? Select the best project for a skilled volunteer.

21 Think outside the box Seasonal Substitute Team Volunteering Virtual Rotation Job Sharing Segmentation

22 Work Plan Vision Objectives Actions Resources Impact

23 Volunteer position description Position overview Title Key responsibilities Training and support Qualifications Impact on clients and program Impact on NPO

24 Boomers changed the world in the 60 s and will change the world again in their 60 s!

25 Anne Bell - abell@blcih.org Kristy Judd Kjudd@MetroVolunteers.org