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The Workshop will cover these Best Practices related to Skills Based Volunteers.  

• Volunteer roles are revised as needed based on data collected about organizational mission outcomes
• A variety of volunteer opportunities (skilled, unskilled, one-time, short-term, ongoing) are considered as positions are defined
• Conducts ongoing outreach, relationship building, and volunteer recruitment to sustain ongoing engagement of volunteers
• Onboard and set expectations for volunteers
• Screens and matches volunteers to positions that align with volunteer skills and interests.
• Orient and train volunteers to adequately fill their roles
• Train paid staff on effective volunteer management practices
• Recognition plan provides for personal and public appreciation of the volunteer