The advisory board helps to identify key resources in the community and leads the collaborative efforts necessary for planning and implementing the program. It is critical that the Board be representative of the community and include trained Mentors and Work First Participants. Recruiting Volunteer Mentors Quality marketing materials help to market the program and recruit prospective volunteers. These materials customized to the specific county can be distributed to various community organizations, churches, and county officials. News articles, public service announcements, and local television outlets are also helpful to program marketing and volunteer recruitment.
All volunteers complete a standard application prior to acceptance in the program.
Liability issues may require a legal background check. This process should be directed by the Advisory Board. Volunteer Training Volunteers are trained on schedules which meet their time restrictions and may include weekend and evening sessions. Successful recruitment is highly dependant a strong Advisory Board which should include representation and buy-in from the local Department of Social Services. Active recruitment takes place in all programs that serve Work-First participants.