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Getting Started

Matt Wallace | Senior Associate, Nonprofit Relations| VolunteerMatch

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VolunteerMatch

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VolunteerMatch Overview

“VolunteerMatch strengthens communities by making it easier for good people and good causes to connect.”

90,000+ nonprofits 70,000+ Active Opportunities 6 Million+ referrals since 1998

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Learning Objectives

After today’s training you will know:

1. How to access and maintain your organization’s VolunteerMatch Account

2. How to create new volunteer opportunity listing

3. How volunteers will find and express interest in your opportunities

4. Where to go to get resources and help

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Driving Referrals

Guidelines for Creating a Great Listing

Great opportunity title.Use short succinct sentences.

Average about 100 words per listing. Paragraphs included no more than 3 sentences.The listings had an average of 5 total sentences.

Accurate task description. Relay your opportunity in a positive way.

Correct grammar.Correct spelling.

Include only one opportunity per listing. Do not include your URL

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Our New Learning Center

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Thank You for Joining Us Today!

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