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Volunteer Enrichment Plan

Sigma Sigma Sigma’s success is highly dependent on effective volunteers. Under staff direction, and in order to meet the organizational goals as outlined in the strategic plan, Sigma Sigma Sigma volunteer roles and responsibilities are essential for the success of our members, collegiate and alumnae chapters and the National Organization. Volunteer recruitment, training, evaluation and recognition will be provided to ensure our volunteers’ experience is successful and personally enriching. This plan provides the framework for the required increase in volunteer effectiveness, as well as developing a strong and cohesive partnership between the volunteers and staff that is necessary to support the 2012-2016 strategic plan.

The Sigma Sigma Sigma Volunteer Enrichment Plan (VEP) focuses on four primary areas:

1. Recruitment and placement
2. Training and development
3. Evaluation
4. Recognition

Volunteer philosophy

Sigma Sigma Sigma’s strength is our members and future of the National Sorority is accomplished through the voluntary leadership of our members.The Executive Council, serving as the governance board of the Organization and elected officials, has the ultimate responsibility for Sigma Sigma Sigma. Through the involvement of staff and volunteers, the strategic vision, goals, and objectives of the organization are implemented.

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Volunteer expectations

Volunteer and Staff Expectations of Serving Sigma Sigma Sigma:

• Do meaningful work that makes a difference to our members
• Help Sigma Sigma Sigma grow, succeed and thrive
• Exemplify our core values – wisdom, power, faith, hope and love – in our daily interactions.
• Remain a member in good standing that adheres to our seven standards of membership (Moral and ethical character, credible scholastic standing, general background, culture and compatibility, adaptability and potential contribution to group life, pleasing personality, financial ability and integrity), including current on alumnae dues.
• Promote a positive and dynamic relationship between alumnae and collegians.
• Participate in conference calls with coordinator(s) and director(s) as required.  Calls should begin no later than 9 p.m.EST, unless an anticipated emergency that volunteer is aware may occur and a call made.
• Demonstrate an ease and willingness to work in virtual settings (ie. Web-based platforms, teleconference, webinars, etc.)
• Represent the Sorority in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Practice confidentiality concerning all matters of the Sorority.

What volunteers can expect from their staff counterparts:

• Honest interaction
• Respect and appreciation
• Timely communication and response
• Continual feedback
• Teamwork
• Written and transparent expectations
• Uphold the bylaws and policies set forth by Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority above and beyond what is expected of general membership.  Uphold and obey all state and federal laws.

What the staff can expect from their volunteer counterparts:

• Honest interaction
• Respect and appreciation
• Teamwork
• Transparency about communication between various parties
• To be included in communication when appropriate
• Timely notification when staff assistance is needed
• Consistent check-in with staff counterpart to review relevant and beneficial information.
• Uphold all specific volunteer position duties and expectations.
• Attend Sorority events such as National Convention, CAB and Volunteer Summit, regional conferences, any other Sigma Sigma Sigma conferences or educational group meetings intended to have a volunteer presence, if invited to event. Volunteer leaders will be given ample notice to plan accordingly. Volunteers will be expected to cover their registration costs for each of these events (cost may include, and are not limited to, registration fees, meals, lodging, and/or transportation)
• Uphold the bylaws and policies set forth by Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority above and beyond what is expected of general membership.  Uphold and obey all state and federal laws.
• Work with staff to fill vacant departmental volunteer positions
• Dedicate oneself to serving in their volunteer position.

Training and development

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. High functioning and well trained volunteers keep us moving ever forward and achieving the objectives of our Strategic Plan. Our volunteer training program educates and empowers our team of volunteers.

The Volunteer Training is an e-learning course that consists of the following three steps which we ask volunteers to complete within their first 90 days of assuming the role:

1. 10 lessons – review these short lessons on line at your own pace within the first 90 days
2. Meet with staff counterpart to set goals
3. Review specific role related manuals and materials as desired by both you and your staff counterpart

The 10 lessons have the following themes and will help to guide volunteers during their service:

• Have Fun
• Be a Tri Sigma Ambassador
• Use Your Strengths
• Set & Strive to Meet Goals
• Be TRRFCC
• Count to Three
• Ask yourself and others why
• Leave a Legacy
• Be a Positive Change Agent
• Speak up and Stand up

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