Wanted: Project Leaders!

Have you ever contacted a nonprofit agency wanting to volunteer, but had a problem getting a hold of the volunteer coordinator? What if you had the power to change the situation?

Even without the present state of the economy, nonprofits have struggled to keep a float using very limited resources, including staff. It is not uncommon to find that the volunteer coordinator is also in charge of HR, Marketing/Communications, or some other program function. Since volunteer coordinators tend to wear multiple hats, it is not a surprise that they don't always get back to prospective and eager volunteers right away. Unfortunately, when volunteer coordinators don't get back to prospective volunteers these volunteers go elsewhere.

This is where YOU come in! By becoming a Project Leader with the Volunteer Initiative of the Inland Empire United Way, HandsOn Inland Empire, you can help others help nonprofits! Project Leaders are trained volunteer leaders who serve as liaison between HandsOn Inland Empire, the nonprofit agency, and potential volunteers. They are responsible for communicating with the volunteers, developing and leading engaging projects, and handling all of the administrative work such as returning a phone call or email.

Sounds like a lot? Not really! HandsOn Inland Empire provides all the tools to help Project Leaders succeed! From the volunteer management software training to supplies and support, HandsOn Inland Empire makes it easy for people to become Project Leaders.

Anyone can become a Project Leader so long as they are:

• At least 18 years of age
• Attend 2 projects from our online calendar
• Willing to commit to leading at least 1 project a month for 6-12 months
• Comfortable leading a group of diverse volunteers
• Committed to making a difference in their community!

QUICK! There are many agencies and projects waiting for a Project Leader! Could you be the one to "Be the Change?"

For a description of all of the potential projects and for more information on the Project Leader Program contact Francine Gobert at (909)980-2857 ext. 247 or fgobert@ieuw.org.