The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago invites organizations to invest in membership and take advantage of our effective volunteer recruitment, technology and management support services. For a nominal annual membership fee the following services are available:
Increased Visibility
Publicity opportunities are designed to increase community awareness and visibility among potential volunteers, donors & corporate sponsors. Our members enjoy:
- Placement of volunteer opportunities on our Center's website, www.volunteerinfo.net
(over 15,000 volunteers referred in 2008)
- Special listings in the Featured Needs section of our website
- Opportunity listings on the national online searchable database 1-800-Volunteer.org
- Exclusive recruitment in The Daily Herald
- Monthly and special promotions to area corporations, community groups and school service clubs
- Specialized recruitment programs for seniors (RSVP) and youth (Youth In Action)
- Promote your volunteer and board member opportunities to local businesses through agency fairs, e-newsletter & others
- Email blasts to all past volunteers
- Showcase your agency during our Helping Hands in Action community education classes on volunteering
Professional Development & Continuing Education
Education designed to keep your staff current with best practices for effective volunteer management, helping to ensure effective use of your volunteers.
- Attend Professional Development Workshops
- Volunteer Management Training Series is offered annually in a 3 day format
- Ongoing 1-800 online database training and support
- Discounts on On-Site Board training
- Access to extensive library for non-profits
“Ask Bob” Technology Assistance
Wish you could work with technology better and smarter? Whether you need a complete technology overhaul or just have a quick question, we can provide the non-profit technology expertise your agency needs. Free or at discounted rates available for:
- Technology Planning and Consulting
- Network Installation and Training
- Non-Profit Software/Hardware Links
- Software/Database Support
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Value Added Services
In addition to our ongoing volunteer recruitment benefits, membership entitles you to other valuable services.
- Attendance to 2 of our Professional Development Workshops with a 50% discount for additional workshops. Non-member price to attend a workshop is $60.
- (4) hours of Phone/Email Support with 50% discount on additional hours. Non-member price is $50 per minimum 1 hour.
- Full access to our web forums: online networking to request help from our technology professionals as well as share information on subjects of interest with our 140 partner agencies.
Annual Recognition Events:
Highlight the impact your volunteers make in your organization and community and receive media coverage.
- Nominate your outstanding volunteers for our Annual Caring Hearts Outstanding Volunteer Recognition Awards and Dinner program co-sponsored by area corporations.
- All RSVP members are invited to attend an annual recognition luncheon as our guest.
Download a copy of our brochure: 2008 Membership Resources for Non-Profit Agencies (PDF, 158K)
Receive one year of membership benefits for only $300. Contact one of our volunteer service coordinators to start the registration process.
Payment for membership fees and workshop registrations are now being accepted online.
