1302.94 Volunteers.
This standard describes health requirements for Head Start volunteers.
Volunteers
Volunteers play a vital role in improving Head Start programs. They help with activities and bring diverse skills, enriching the learning environment. Volunteers also foster support by building connections between the program and the community.
Use these resources to discover how to develop a volunteer program and attract volunteers through effective recruitment strategies.
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.
Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteer recruitment focuses on attracting volunteers using recruitment strategies, processes, and recruiting for diversity. Grantees will find this information useful when choosing strategies to recruit volunteers for their programs.
Volunteer Program Policies and Procedures
Grantees will find this information useful when developing policies and procedures that govern the management of volunteers.