Organizational Goals and Objectives
Volunteerism
Goal: A volunteer system in Texas Cooperative Extension that adheres to our “grassroots” mission will be implemented.
Statement of Support: Managing volunteers is essential for the future growth and programmatic impact of Texas Cooperative Extension.
Objective 1: Develop competencies of Extension faculty and provide incentives that allow for more effective volunteer management.
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Strengthen Texas Cooperative Extension’s commitment and support for a volunteer-driven, Extension-supported delivery approach. |
2007: Fiscal support increased by 10% for volunteer efforts. Contingent upon funding.
2007: Gather Volunteer Steering Committee to establish future direction of volunteer efforts in Texas Cooperative Extension.
2008: training for county Extension agents on new information related to Program Area Committees and Master Volunteers. This information will be developed based on input from the 2007 Volunteer Steering Committee
2010 - Volunteer Steering Committee meet again face-to-face to determine next major initiatives
2011 -2012 - Faculty training based on 2010 Volunteer Steering Committee input. |
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Advancing the field of youth development volunteerism through a Professional Development Plan for Extension personnel. |
2007: Faculty (paid and non-paid) trained on cause-related volunteering.
2007: Develop a summary of Youth Board success stories and activities to be marketed among county Extension agents.
2008–2012: A professional development opportunity (Youth Summit) is conducted biennially for 25 key county Extension agents, program assistants, and special programs coordinators.
2009: Utilize county Extension agents in training faculty on developing a volunteer base and managing volunteers. |
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Establish recognition for Extension personnel for exhibiting and fostering success with volunteer groups. |
2007-2008: County Extension Agents will be recognized for Youth Board success stories. |
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Supporting volunteer development and training. |
2007: Volunteer job descriptions created for 4-H project leaders.
2007: A standardized orientation created for new volunteers.
2009: A volunteer leadership ladder is established and volunteer growth is supported through printed materials and trainings.
2008: Volunteer certification levels defined and created. |
Objective 2: Further develop the relationship volunteers have with paid staff in order to maximize Texas Cooperative Extension's ability to provide excellence in educational programs.
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Define the programmatic function of Extension volunteers. |
2008: Develop summary of roles and representation of Leadership Advisory Board members. |
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Define the programmatic function of Extension volunteers (PACs Role, etc). |
2008 - 2009: Train County Extension Agents on how to work more effectively with Program Area Committees, Task Forces, Coalitions, etc. |
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Develop a volunteer system that is more conducive to the people of today and addresses expectations, roles, and responsibilities. |
2007: Guidelines developed with clear roles, expectations, and responsibilities for all volunteers.
2008: Develop a model of recruitment efforts and expectations of involvement of Program Area Committee members.
2009: Develop a model of recruitment efforts and involvement of Master Volunteers. |
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Define the relationship of Texas Cooperative Extension to volunteer groups. |
2007: Management system developed of best practices for volunteer groups and associations connected with Texas Cooperative Extension. |
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Develop Web-based or interactive computer-based orientation, training, and support for volunteers. |
2010: Online volunteer forums and query sites created to support volunteer growth and satisfaction. |
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Support and expand the Texas Cooperative Extension Youth Protection Standards to ensure a safe environment for youth. |
2007: Developing a safe place for training volunteers and Extension faculty. |
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Re-evaluate program development processes in 4-H youth development with an emphasis on involving volunteers. |
2007: Volunteer feedback process developed for 4-H programs that is open and adaptable.
2008: Volunteer models expanded to accommodate wider diversity of volunteer involvement and investment. |
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Index of Organizational Goals and Objectives
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Contact:
Director
Texas Cooperative Extension
112 Jack K. Williams Administration Building
7101 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-7101
Ph: 979-845-7967
Fax: 979-845-9542
September 2007