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Youth Volunteers
How to Recruit, Train, Motivate and Reward Young Volunteers

Scott C. Stevenson (Edited by), . VMR (Author)

9781118691892, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 9 July 2013

64 pages
27.9 x 21.6 x 0.3 cm, 0.147 kg

Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource provides strategies for nonprofit organizations to recruit, train, motivate, and reward young volunteers. It addresses:

  • Beginning a youth volunteer program
  • Tips and techniques to recruit young volunteers
  • Connecting with and motivating young people in volunteer efforts
  • Benefits and rewards for young volunteers
  • Reaching and engaging college-age volunteers

 Important topics covered include:

  • Volunteer selection guidelines
  • Teen incentive programs
  • College and university partnerships
  • Online recruitment
  • Communicating with younger volunteers
  • Internships
  • Grants and awards
  • Youth volunteer benefits
  • Cultural awareness
  • Family engagement
  • Working with first-time offenders
  • Youth volunteer boards

Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.

Front Matter (Pages: 1-3)

CHAPTER 1 First Steps for starting or Expanding a Youth Volunteer Effort (Pages: 4-7)

CHAPTER 2 Tips & Techniques for Recruiting Youth (Pages: 8-14)

CHAPTER 3 How to Connect with and Motivate Young People (Pages: 15-18)

CHAPTER 4 Perks that Benefit Youth (Pages: 19-21)

CHAPTER 5 Matching Youth with Appropriate Tasks (Pages: 22-27)

CHAPTER 6 Volunteering as a Family (Pages: 28-32)

CHAPTER 7 Management Issues: Training, Conflict and More (Pages: 33-37)

CHAPTER 8 Reaching Out to College-Aged Volunteers (Pages: 38-41)

CHAPTER 9 All about Internships (Pages: 42-45)

CHAPTER 10 Ideas for Recognizing Youths' Contributions (Pages: 46-48)

Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
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