Volunteer Management Program

The intent of the project is to develop and launch a volunteer management program to support the sustainability Community Farm Program entrepreneurial program which addresses food insecurity — designed to support low income youth and families.

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Support The Development Of The Community Farm Volunteer Management Program To Expand The Reach Of ABC2’S Services With An Emphasis On Low-Income Residents Of Halifax And Northampton County. Oct/November 2020

• Research possible partnerships with local organizations, cooperative Extensions, farmers, and educational organizations to provide community garden workshops and mentoring opportunities.
• Develop partnership with colleges and universities, specifically NC A&T State University and NC Universities.
• Develop a database with potential partners and volunteer activity log.​

Research And Launch Community Farm Advisory Board To Ensure Sustainability Of Community Farm Project.

• Research and make recommendations of partners and community members to join the advisory.
• Develop governing policies in collaboration with the CEO.
• Convene advisory board members to provide insights on needs and engagement interests of community members. 
• Network and engage prospective stakeholders to gauge program interest.
• Research and provide training opportunities for advisory board members that will include racial equity training and other ways to effectively engage with the community. 
• Facilitate the training of program leaders and insure program delivery to the first cohort.​

Develop Volunteer Database And Activity Log To Monitor And Management Volunteer’s Contributions And Solicit Feedback.

• Research, draft and complete Volunteer Policy and Procedure Handbook. Due: Thursday, September 24, 2020 by Chester B. Williams 
• Develop a database of past and current volunteers. Due: Thursday, September 17, 2020 by Chester 
• Research options for volunteer management data collection systems to create a Community Farm Volunteer Network. Due: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 by Alexis 
• Make recommendations for full-time positions to support volunteer management work. Spring 2021 
• Invite Potential Volunteers to the Garden on September 26, 2020 at the Farm. 25 – 35. Due: Thursday, September 24, 2020 by the entire team. 
• Organize an annual volunteer appreciation opportunity to recognize and celebrate volunteer contributions. Aug/Sept 2021 ​

Support The Development Of A Comprehensive Fundraising Plan To Support Programs And Outreach.

• Research and provide recommendations of sources of program funding, such as grants, sponsorships or in-kind donations.
• Create a database of potential funders from foundations and corporate philanthropy sources.
• Draft and submit at least 3 grants to support the project.
• Assess cost-effectiveness of fundraising events and modify as needed.​