Inreach

Standing Inreach Committee

Mission:Inreach is a committee organized specifically to benefit the volunteer program. It's mission is to recognize Free Geek's volunteers and enhance the quality of volunteer programs while creating an atmosphere of support and success for every volunteer. To oversee aspects of volunteer appreciation, tours, volunteer feedback, and to create a welcoming, accessible environment for all volunteers.

Inreach's role is to:

1. Improve accessibility to programs.
2. Work closely with staff and volunteers to improve volunteer programs, strengthen teamwork, and further Free Geek's mission.
3. Improve communication with volunteers – volunteer info Board and/or email lists. Email suggestions to this email list.

Email: inreach at freegeek.org

Programs: tours, volunteer appreciation, volunteer suggestion box

Likely Suspects: Volunteer and Front Desk Coordinator, NPA's, and at least one staff person from each department.

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We meet twice a month: first and third Tuesday mornings from 10-11am.

Inreach Tasks

• New volunteer orientation and volunteer coordination
• Soliciting and listening to volunteer comments, requests and questions
• Volunteer retention and appreciation
• Policy and guidance for computer lab usage
• Volunteer awards
• Volunteer milestones (posted monthly).

 # 500 milestone = Free Geek mousepad
 # 1000 milestone = Free Geek T-shirt voucher
 # 2000 milestone = Gift Card to the Free Geek Thrift store
 # 3000 milstone = Gift card

• Star volunteers (posted quarterly)
• Coordinating with other agencies whose client/volunteer base can benefit from volunteering at Free Geek
• Serving as advocates for our volunteers
• Tracking and scheduling volunteer hours

Inreach Spending

• Volunteer Rewards:
  • Coffee $120/month
  • BBQ
  • Coffee/Pastry Mornings
  • Individual Rewards
  • Holiday Party

Inreach Budget

• $300 each month
• $800 in December for Holiday Party
• $600 in June for BBQ

Links

• Example Tour for tour guides
• Large tours
• Group volunteering
• Public Email Addresses
• Room Use - when people want to use our spaces for their events.
  • Classroom Use Expectations
  • Event Prep - for events at the mothership
• Sick Friend Letters - "My friend's too sick to work, can I get a computer for him?" How to answer these questions.
• Comment box - Feedback we've gotten from our volunteers
• Inreach facilitator/scribe schedule - Who is responsible for scribing or facilitating this week's meeting?