Volunteers

Volunteers are often the ‘doers’ downtown – they plant flowers, pour drinks at events, serve on boards and committees, paint facades – the list goes on. This toolkit aims to make engaging this critical resource efficient, effective, and enjoyable. Each of the 10 modules contains a short video as well as template forms, spreadsheets, position descriptions, and more. Smaller communities may not need all of these resources, but may still find them useful.

• Needs and Program Assessment
  • Worksheet
  • Questions
• Position Descriptions
  • Sample Position Description - Social Media Outreach Coordinator
  • Sample Position Description - Clean Up Day Event Volunteer
  • Sample Position Description - Facade Squad Volunteer
  • Sample Position Description - Festival Event Volunteer
  • Sample Position Description - Local Business Outreach Volunteer
  • Sample Position Description - Main Street Flower Power Volunteer
  • Sample Position Description - Main Street Office Volunteer
• Intake Forms and Systems
  • Sample Board Commitment Form - Lamar Partnership Inc
  • Sample New Volunteer Inquiry Reply
  • Sample Volunteer Application
  • Sample Waiver of Liability and Photo Release
  • Volunteer Position Description Template with Instructions
• Screening Policies and Risk Management
  • Limiting Risk in Volunteer Involvement Checklist
  • Sample Reference Letter and Form
  • Sample Volunteer Interview Form and Questions
  • Screening Concepts and Ideas
  • Volunteer Screening Trends and Best Practices Verified Volunteers 2017 Report
• Orientation and Training
  • Main Street America Volunteer Handbook Template
  • Main Street Frequently Asked Questions
  • Sample Volunteer Orientation Content - PowerPoint Presentation
  • Suggested Contents for Board Manual
• Data Management and Volunteer Tracking
  • Blank Volunteer Database Template
  • Sample Volunteer Database
• Volunteer Requests and Project Assignment Systems
  • Sample Volunteer Request Form
• Volunteer Recruitment
  • Finding Volunteers Worksheet
  • Recruitment Concepts and Ideas
  • Youths on Main Street - Nicholasville KY Main Street Program
• Recognition and Appreciation
  • Appreciation and Recognition Ideas and Suggestions
  • Granby Membership and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Invitation
• Evaluation and Retention
  • Sample Volunteer Program Evaluation Questions
  • Volunteer Check-In Guideline Form
  • Volunteer Experience Evaluation Form