RESOURCES
"The
Commission has many resources that are available to assist local programs.
Some of these resources can be downloaded from this site, while others
may be requested from the Commission office.
The N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is pleased
to present its 2008 Speaker's Bureau. More than 20 of the Commissioners
are available for speaking engagements such as volunteer recognition
ceremonies, informational meetings and other events. If you would
like to arrange for a Commissioner to speak at your organization,
please contact Will Lindsay, Executive Director of the Commission,
at 1-800/820-4483.
The Unified State Plan is a three-year document that provides
a vision for the development of volunteer and community service programs
in the State of North Carolina. Developed from feedback gleaned from
16 regional meetings, the USP is a collaborative effort to
mobilized community resources to address community concerns. Email
us volcommission@ncmail.net
for a free copy of the USP.
The History of Volunteerism in the State of North Carolina
follows the history of neighbors helping neighbors through the development
of structured volunteer programs as an integral component for delivering
quality services. Email us volcommission@ncmail.net
for a copy of the History of Volunteerism in the State of North Carolina.
The Handbook is available for $5.00 from the Commission office. The
Commission's Handbook for Volunteer Management is a step by
step manual for operating an effective volunteer program. Cost is
$5.00 and includes shipping costs. The Handbook is available upon
request. Email us to order the Handbook for Volunteer Management,
volcommission@ncmail.net.
An invoice will accompany your Handbook.
Funded by the Commission, the Department of Public Administration
at North Carolina Central University published Volunteerism in North
Carolina: A Survey in September 2001. The purpose of the study was
to determine the extent of Volunteerism in the State of North Carolina,
focusing on factors that motivate or discourage volunteer activities,
demographic characteristics of volunteers, and the types of activities
and organizations in which volunteers are involved. The full report
is free of charge and available upon request from the Commission office.
Email us volcommission@ncmail.net
to receive your copy."
