http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/ Networking for Volunteer Managers Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:57:11 GMT gfischer8 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14181 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14181 I'm seeking advice on how to transition into a fulltime career in volunteer management within the corporate sector. I have a BA in Art, an MA in Education and Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:19:28 GMT Leslie Stauffer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14180 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14180 [Overquoting removed by moderator mkh] A website, www.independentsector.org calculates the value of a volunteer hour each year - for 2008 it is $20.25. If you Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:33:09 GMT malettor@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14179 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14179 We also use Volunteer Reporter. It is budget and user friendly and easily adaptable for special reporting. I like it! Rebecca Maletto Volunteer Field Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:54:17 GMT Robert Rosenthal http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14178 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14178 Hi everyone, We've had a few questions at VolunteerMatch recently about updating volunteer listings that appear in the new All For Good Web site. Some Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:23:41 GMT Sarah Elliston http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14177 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14177 Lori, When I am trying to identify the value of a skilled volunteer, I go with what that person is donating ? what it would cost us to hire him and pay for Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:19:55 GMT Dgriesmann@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14176 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14176 In a message dated 6/23/2009 5:31:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, llorenson@... writes: These events could be concerts, festivals, community events etc. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:18:13 GMT Carol http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14175 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14175 ... Lisa: Sounds as though there's 2 issues to be addressed from my experience. First of all, volunteers MUST be cleared with a child abuse and criminal Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:17:02 GMT Carol http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14174 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14174 ... Heather: Have you found which one fits best for you? What do you like about each of the software programs? We use a program specific database that Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:16:39 GMT lgeres http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14173 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14173 Hello, I have a question that I am hoping someone will be able to assist with .. We are a volunteer program utilizing highly skilled water and waste water Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:13:03 GMT emstephens_99 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14172 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14172 Hi Brian, Congratulations on taking on such a great role. Our program coordinates about 20 volunteer-run homeless shelters throughout Brooklyn. Each shelter Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:11:01 GMT Marsha King http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14171 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14171 H. Ainslie,   I work for RSVP of Washington County, not a hospital.  But we use Volunteer Reporter and it works great.  They have the best support line of Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:24:11 GMT http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14170 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14170 How to maneuver through and locate files on CyberVPM Go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/ Once you are signed in, you will see a list of links (in a Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:40:49 GMT Sarah Elliston http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14169 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14169 Hi Brian, You ask if there is a model for a volunteer coordinating other volunteers and yes, there are lots of them. You can still develop the same structure Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:50:59 GMT Susie Reehl http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14168 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14168 I've used Volunteer Reporter for nine years and I really like it. The technical assistance is great - quick response, polite people who are very patient. I Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:19:31 GMT H. Ainslie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14167 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cybervpm/message/14167 Good afternoon everyone. I am a new volunteer manager who has inherited a department that is run strictly on paper. After reviewing some software options,