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www.umhfoundation.org | The Care and Keeping of Volunteers The
Lifeblood of Your Congregation 3311 State Route 33 Neptune, NJ
07753 723-922-9800 www.umhfoundation.org |
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www.umhfoundation.org | Volunteers Lend time, talent and treasure
to make a difference Can enable social ministries in your faith
community and outreach to the community Look different today than
they have in the past Require time and attention to succeed
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www.umhfoundation.org | About 64.5 million people volunteer at
least once a yearusually at church. Why volunteers? Make your
congregation a place where the Spirit is alive Allows people to
bring their faith to life and create Christian community Offer
unique skills and expertise to the congregation Provide firsthand
knowledge of the community for growth and outreach
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www.umhfoundation.org | Waste Not, Want Not If you are having
trouble finding volunteers, if may be a sign that you are: Wasting
Time: Time is precious for volunteers, use it wisely Wasting
Talent: Using volunteers as any bodies Wasting Money: People will
not support bad stewardship
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www.umhfoundation.org | 10 Ways to Foster Christian Service 1.Help
people discover their unique calling 2.Guide them to find a
ministry, even to create one 3.Provide adequate training, develop a
manual or written materials 4.Offer new skills training and
encourage change 5.Create relationships based on covenant and
encourage both sides 6.Promote volunteering as a way to encounter
Christ in community 7.Help volunteers understand the meaning of
their work and the connection of faith and life 8.Show volunteers
that one persons help can really make a difference 9.Thank them
often and recognize them publically 10.Dont expect them to do it
forever. The Seven Cs Conceive Convey Create Climate Connect
Convoke Celebrate Change Thanks to Fr. Bill Bausch
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www.umhfoundation.org | 1. Conceive What are you trying to
accomplish through your volunteer program and how does it match
your concept of church? Imagine a maypolethe church is the pole and
the congregation are dancing around with the ribbons. Where are you
putting your energyin propping up the pole or coordinating the
dance ribbons? Your primary goal is to help your members find their
own calling in the world and enable them to do it.
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www.umhfoundation.org | Implications Spend time getting to know
people...both those in your congregation and those outside it
Spiritual inventories, spiritual maps, discernment style decision
making Encouraging people to answer their calling in the world not
necessarily in the church with an openness to all ministries, not
just traditional ones, and without a hierarchy of holiness
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www.umhfoundation.org | 2. Convey Begin by listeningwhat are the
needs in the community? What are the hallmarks of vital
congregations? How do the needs match the talent and passions in
your community?
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www.umhfoundation.org | Hallmark of Vital Congregations Highly
vital congregations are spirit-filled, forward leaning communities
of believers that grow over time, welcome all people, make
disciples of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, and
serve like Christ through justice and mercy ministries. Bishop
Schol
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www.umhfoundation.org | 3. Create Climate Freedom : to experiment,
to know where things are, to gather, to use the building Trust : to
buy what they need, use the car, have a mailboxes Responsibility :
Wounded Healers, ministering to each other
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www.umhfoundation.org | Three Important Roles Volunteer coordinator
Counselor Spiritual Director The staff are servants: they do not
make policies, plans or programs. They do not create a need for
parishioners to serve.
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www.umhfoundation.org | 4. Connect The problem with calling for
volunteers is that you always get the same people. * Extend
personal invitations * Bring people together who wouldnt know each
other * Connect people with their passions
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www.umhfoundation.org | 5. Convoke Dont just think of gathering at
worship or fellowship. Open your doors to all kinds of gatherings:
AA, AlAnon, Seniors, Mothers What groups are looking for space in
your community?
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www.umhfoundation.org | 6. Celebrate Find ways to extend ritual
into daily lives and celebrate daily life in your rituals. Breaking
bread continues at home Visiting the sick, get a blessing Other
moments of rites of passagefirst day of school, new drivers, going
off to college Anniversary of all sacraments
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www.umhfoundation.org | 7. Change Reasons we resist change: Dont
want to lose something we value Misunderstand the implications
Believe it doesnt make sense for us Dont want to learn new skills
and behaviors Remember that Compassion is the entry point to
change.
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www.umhfoundation.org | About 40 percent of volunteers became
involved after being asked, most often by someone in the
organization. What Motivates Volunteers? Young people are attracted
to social justice projects and issues Parents dont have much time
but will do what benefits their children Older adults feel a
personal responsibility to give back People of faith want to grow
in unity with God and others Many want to learn new skills
Socialization and social networking Intrinsic reward Because they
were asked
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www.umhfoundation.org | Nearly 25% of volunteers are older than 65
and average 90 hours a yearthe most of any age group. Other
Personalities Achievers The goal-oriented doer who completes tasks
Affiliators The chatty team player who makes fun Influencers The
big picture thinker who envisions the goal All types are needed use
them wisely!
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www.umhfoundation.org | More Volunteer Personalities Most people
give 50 hours a year. Women tend to volunteer more than men.
Overcommitted Doesnt know how to say no Busy, Busy, Busy Needs a
lot of work to stay interested Name Dropper Likes verbal and
written recognition Organizer Keeps things in focus and on schedule
Creative Brings lots and lots of ideas on ways to improve
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www.umhfoundation.org | More people volunteering but giving less
time Tend to seek one-time (episodic) opportunities Heightened
interest in: Pathway volunteerism Stipended voluntarism (
Americorp, VISTA, ReSERVE) Corporate volunteerism For youth service
hours How has it changed?
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www.umhfoundation.org | There are five stages of involvement from
once and done to fully immersed leadership. Episodic Volunteers
Take on short term positions defined in hours or days. Have clearly
defined start and end times prior to commitment. Have clearly
defined role boundaries and duties. Seek positions with a product
or other sort of outcome so that success is defined - this will
include project or event based work. Avoid positions that may lead
to emotional entanglement or long term commitment.
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www.umhfoundation.org | Volunteers increasingly are using
volunteering as a pathway to employment or further skill
development. Pathway Volunteers are looking for: An opportunity to
learn new skills but need to define how those skills will make them
more marketable Mentoring from managers and co- workers. Respect
Pathway Volunteers The more education someone has, the more likely
they are to volunteer.
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www.umhfoundation.org | Most volunteers have one place they like to
volunteeronly 20% of volunteers have more than one organization.
Corporate Volunteers Corporations sometimes allow workers paid time
to volunteer--usually one day a year. This can lead to a longer
commitment, new parishioners, or donations of money.
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www.umhfoundation.org | Matching the three Ts Orientation and
training Ongoing training and support, ministry nights
Commissioning then regular thank yous & appreciation No asking
volunteers to do the work of paid staff! Good volunteer
management
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www.umhfoundation.org | Treat volunteers like donors Volunteers are
almost twice as likely to donate to charity where they volunteer.
Every volunteer is a donor - large or small. Ask for feedback, as
stakeholders. Include them in discussions and allow them to take
leadership. Ask when it is needed.
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www.umhfoundation.org | Join us for Ambassador Training Bristol
Glen March 29, 2014 The Shores April 5, 2014 Collingswood Manor
April 12, 2014
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www.umhfoundation.org | Excellence in Senior Living A faith-based
environment Motivated by our desire to serve & help all
residents remain as self- sufficient as possible Comprehensive
physical, social & spiritual support Aging in Place Residents
can remain in their homes safely, independently and comfortably
regardless of age, income or ability level The Fellowship Fund
Promise No resident will be asked to leave for financial reasons
$2.5 million distributed in 2012 for charitable care benefitting
Homes residents 125 residents out of nearly 1400 across all ten
communities benefitted Full Service Independent Living Residential
Living Assisted Living Assisted Living + Offerings Memory Support
Respite Care Short-Term Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Hospice
& Palliative Care United Methodist Homes
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org |