0967-2814P-MTDC, Volunteers in the Forest Service: A Coordinator's Desk Guide, TOC



Table of Contents Back \| Next \| Cover Page Volunteers in the Forest Service: A Coordinator's Desk Guide Table of Contents The History of This Desk Guide Acknowledgments Introduction The Beginning of the Forest Service I Volunteer Because… Volunteers in the National Forests Program Volunteers in the National Forests Act Civil Rights Responsibilities USDA Nondiscrimination Statement The Volunteers in the National Forests Program Directives It Takes Time and People Investing in Your Program The Importance of the Volunteer Coordinator Getting Started Learning About Other Volunteer Programs Liability Concerns Money Partnerships What Can Volunteers Do? Can Volunteers Serve as Collection Officers? Ideas for Volunteer Service Positions and Projects Selecting Service Positions and Projects for Volunteers Who Do You Want To Volunteer? Recruiting Volunteers Preparing an Advertisement for Volunteers The Forest Service Volunteer Brochure Evaluating Volunteers Who Is Eligible To Volunteer? Federal Employees Terminated Temporary Employees Community Service Workers Relatives of Employees International Visitors The Volunteer Application: Matching Volunteers to Positions and Projects The Interview Background Checks Volunteers Who Have Disabilities Older Volunteers Youth Volunteers Campground or Recreation Site Hosts Adopt-a-Trail Volunteers Volunteer Agreements Service Description/Essential Eligibility Criteria Duty Hours Job Hazard Analysis Rights and Responsibilities Volunteer Rights Volunteer Responsibilities Finalizing the Agreement Modifying the Agreement Terminating the Agreement Training Orientation Skills and Safety Training Training Plans Finding Training Opportunities Creating an AgLearn Account for Volunteers Training Methods Finding Trainers Limiting Days and Times Refresher Training Fire Training Avoiding Burnout: A Sample Training Program Short-Term Volunteers Long-Term Volunteers Additional Resources Supervising Volunteers It Takes a Village Reluctant Employees Using AmeriCorps Members as Community Stewardship Coordinators Volunteer Leadership Staying Involved When Volunteers Serve by Themselves Giving Clear Direction and Setting Expectations Realistic Expectations Keeping an Open Mind Supporting Volunteers Field Projects Getting Volunteers Prepared Coming Prepared for Unprepared Volunteers Giving a Road Map for the Day Conducting a Tailgate Safety Session Don't Give Preferential Treatment Problem Volunteers and Discipline Exit Interviews Program Evaluations Personal Safety Maintaining Communication Checking Out and Checking In Protecting Volunteers From Violence Equipment Volunteers and Vehicles Volunteers Using Their Personal Vehicles Volunteers Driving Government Vehicles Other Ways To Transport Volunteers to Field Sites Ride-Alongs All-Terrain and Utility-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs and UTVs) Horses and Livestock Firearms Using Chain Saws and Crosscut Saws Experienced Volunteer Sawyers Saw Training Certification Other Ways To Get Chain Saw Work Done Personal Protective Equipment Computers Buying Equipment Volunteer-Owned Equipment and Animals Volunteer Access to Equipment During Off Hours Injuries The Importance of a Signed Volunteer Agreement Individual Volunteers and Sponsored Volunteers Injuries to a Volunteer's Family or Friends How To Handle an Injury Filing the Paperwork When Medical Treatment Is Needed Later Choice of Physician Volunteers Who Are Injured for an Extended Period Forms and Additional Information Uniforms Badges and Patches Name Tags Program Identification Materials Volunteer Identification Cards Reimbursement Local and Nonlocal Volunteers International Visitors Lodging Meals and Incidental Expenses Transportation Travel to the Duty Station Service-Related Travel Paperwork Recognition and Awards for Volunteers Recognition Forest Service Awards Certificate of Appreciation Local Awards National Awards Interagency Volunteer Pass Chief's 1,000 Hours of Service Award Non-Forest Service Awards Timely Awards Honorary Items Purchasing Awards Ceremonies Employee Appreciation Record Keeping Volunteer Agreements Volunteer Time and Accomplishments Annual Accomplishments Report References Appendix A: Volunteers in the National Forests Act Appendix B: The Forest Service and Volunteer.gov/gov Appendix C: Helpful Materials Appendix D: Official Forms About the Authors Top Back \| Next \| Cover Page
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