Volunteer Program Policies and Procedures
Grantees will find this information useful when developing policies and procedures that govern the management of volunteers.
Human Resources
Head Start programs are only as good as their people. Explore resources on this topic to ensure that staff members and volunteers have the credentials and competencies needed to provide quality Head Start services. Learn ways to safeguard program staff’s health, wellness, and engagement, and to emphasize training and professional development. Find a range of instructional resources, including federal and regional training, technical assistance (TTA) staff, and online materials.
Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteer recruitment focuses on attracting volunteers using recruitment strategies and processes. Grantees will find this information useful when choosing strategies to recruit volunteers for their programs.
Developing and Managing Volunteer Programs
Best practices for developing volunteer programs in this article include: mission statement, vision statement, needs assessment, goals and objectives, budgets, and position description. Grantees challenged to meet their required in-kind may find this information useful.
Insurance Coverage for Volunteers: Head Start Volunteer Policies
Volunteers must be covered against liability insurance to the same extent as staff that perform similar tasks. This information outlined in this policy will be a benefit to grantees and delegate agencies when making decisions about insurance coverage.