Organizations with extensive volunteer commitments often have volunteer managers to coordinate these efforts. "The Administrator of Volunteer Resources is directly responsible for implementing screening and placement policies which protect the clients, organization and volunteers themselves from risk. A critical function of volunteer management is to ensure that the vulnerabilities of both clients and volunteers are considered, and that every conceivable, reasonable action is taken to prevent either party from coming to harm, prior to matching. Ongoing training, supervision and support of volunteers, as well as regular communication with clients/caregivers, are key components of managing risks" (Merrill 2000). Volunteer managers are often HR professionals with experience at non-profits and civic-driven organizations. They are given the specific responsibility of creating efforts to improve employee involvement in volunteer efforts, creating networks between the organization and the community, and selecting appropriate venues for volunteerism. Although only large organizations may have the luxury of hiring volunteer managers, the advantages of having a specific position can be well worth the investment. They reduce the risk of liability and maximize the potential value for volunteerism for the organization.
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