Volunteer Engagement
About the Committee
The Volunteer Engagement Committee provides support and management of volunteers in Adult Basic Education with the following goals:
- track current trends, issues and needs in the field of adult literacy volunteer coordination
- create and disseminate information that will strengthen volunteerism in the adult literacy field
- provide useful resources and support that allow ABE practitioners to sustain and use volunteers effectively with adult learners
Ways to Participate
New members are always welcome! Please consider joining. You can participate in any of the following ways:
- become a member and attend monthly meetings
- work on volunteer engagement projects
- connect with us to suggest new projects, share materials and voice issues of priority
Why should you join the Volunteer Engagement Committee?
- Receive the opportunity to determine project direction that reflect volunteering needs
- Be one of the first to use new project material
- Gain insight and support in volunteer management
- Receive minutes from monthly meetings
Next Meeting Date
There are currently no upcoming meetings or events scheduledQuestions? Interested in Joining the Committee?
Volunteer Engagement Projects and Resources
Volunteer Management 101
Patrick Smith and Annelisa Donlan shares their expertise on Volunteer Management 101. …
Focus Group Results
This is Focus Group report conducted by LAN and Volunteer Issues Committee on volunteers in ABE from August 2009 to May 2010.
Volunteers in Adult Basic Education
Watch these videos, provided by MN Adult Education Professional Development, to support and inspire volunteer management in your program.
Community Advocacy Toolkit for Volunteers in ABE
An interactive, fillable workbook that provides tips and tools for ABE programs to raise awareness and recruitment in the community.
Volunteer Coordinator Resources
Curated by Literacy Minnesota for Volunteer Coordinators in Adult Basic Education.
In Person Volunteer Orientation
To help volunteer coordinators and other literacy staff create an in-person orientation, the Volunteer Engagement Committee of LAN created a checklist of topics to help you design the orientation for your specific program.