Recruiting Family and Consumer Sciences Volunteers

The purpose of the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) volunteer program is to build a network of advocates in counties across the state to support Extension FCS programming. This presentation will provide information to Extension FCS educators and program coordinators so they will be able to successfully recruit volunteers in their own county for 2018. The volunteer program recruits volunteers to be advocates, promoters and teachers. We will explain the roles and responsibilities of each type of volunteer and give examples of how volunteers have worked in counties. Information will be provided on how to access the volunteer website, application materials and resources for recruiting, selecting and interviewing of volunteers. Current volunteer supervisors will be sharing success stories from our first 2017 class of volunteers. Expertise of presenters reflect their experience in recruiting, training and partnering with community volunteers.AUTHOR AFFILIATION: Linnette Goard, Family and Consumer Sciences Volunteer Coordinator, The Ohio State University Extension, goard.1@osu.edu (Corresponding Author); Joanna Fifner, Educator, The Ohio State University Extension; Michelle Treber, Educator, The Ohio State University Extension; Tammy Jones, Educator, The Ohio State University Extension; Shannon Carter, Educator, The Ohio State University Extension.This information is for Extension educators and program coordinators who are interested in recruiting family and consumer sciences volunteers for 2018. Learn about the successes and challenges of the first year and how the process will proceed moving forward. We will share application materials and resources for recruiting, selecting and interviewing potential volunteers. Learn how to navigate the volunteer recruiting process from those who have been successful