[Chapter-delegates] Attracting Volunteers: Checklists and Surveys

[Wendy Rickard]

Dear Chapter Delegates,

Do you ever survey your members to find out what types of skills,  
talents, or resources your members possess? Do you ever ask new  
members questions about things they'd like to volunteer to do? Do you  
maintain checklists of tasks that need to get done for an event or  
other activity?

If so, we'd like to know.

Some examples include finding out who among your membership knows how  
to write a press release or Web content, handle Web design and/or  
programming, has access to a server, has access to meeting space, or  
can produce an attractive flyer. How do you find out what your members  
can do to contribute? Do you ask them at membership meetings? Do you  
post something on your Web site? Do you use social media? Do you  
request this information when they join? Every Chapter needs help from  
volunteers, particularly if you are running events or undertaking  
projects. Let us know what you do and what you've tried.

In terms of checklists, do you keep lists of tasks that need to get  
handled, particularly for meetings and presentations? Some examples  
include setting up the room, arranging for audio-visual equipment, or  
bringing in refreshments. If so, we would very much appreciate seeing  
those checklists (they don't have to be elegant) and sharing the  
information with other Chapters as part of the ISOC Chapter Toolkit on  
Mobilizing Volunteers.

Let me know!

Thank you so much for your help...

Best, Wendy

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