Providing a handbook for RSVP volunteers
Abstract
A volunteer handbook can serve as an important part of orientation and as a convenient reference for members in national and community service. The RSVP/Volunteer Center (RSVP/VC) of Rutland County, Vermont developed a handbook for volunteers that includes topics such as background information, definition of terms, volunteer responsibilities, reporting hours, administrative issues, and accessibility. This effective practice offers the RSVP/VC volunteer handbook in its entirety, allowing program directors to utilize this as an example, with the idea that modifications can be made on a program by program basis. Nan Hart, Program Director of the RSVP/VC of Rutland County submitted the handbook in August of 2002.Issue
Providing adequate orientation and reference materials to RSVP volunteers.Action
The RSVP/ Volunteer Center Handbook can be used as a template for creating a similar handbook for any RSVP. The handbook includes:- An introduction by the program director
- Definitions of special projects and volunteer stations
- Volunteer station responsibilities
- Description of volunteer benefits
- Importance of accurately reporting hours
- Grievance procedures
- Insurance coverage
- Handicap accessibility
Context
The RSVP/Volunteer Center (RSVP/VC) is sponsored by Rutland Mental Health Services, Inc. and is part of the Rutland Community Programs division. Part of the Community Care Network, RSVP/VC is a member of a large family of programs designed to improve the health status of the community, by providing physical and mental health care services. RSVP/VC is also a member of the local United Way.Posted On
August 23, 2002For More Information
Nan M. Hart
Green Mountain Foster Grandparent Program
Program Director
6 Court Street
Rutland,
VT
05701
Phone: (802) 775-8220
Website: http://www.volunteersinvt.org
Email: rsvprutland@aol.com
Source Documents
Related Practices
Related sites
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program/Volunteer Connection, of Windham County, Vermont