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The CAPS Formula:
Essential Strategies in Working With Volunteers Effectively

The CAPS Formula concentrates on four important points to prepare an organization to work with volunteers effectively. First, the book looks at the significance of developing a supportive organizational Culture for volunteers. Second, an Appreciation for the diversity that exist in our volunteer communities and discovering how the demographics of today's world differs from the legion of volunteers existing a few years ago. Third, The CAPS Formula points out inmany ways in which organizations can prepare themselves to integrate a new generation of volunteers as effective community partners. Finally, The CAPS Formula highlights various ways to audit and evaluate volunteer programsin order to sustain a desirable level of voluntary support. The CAPS Formula has an excellent resource section of forms that one can utilize on a day-to-day basis.
Cost: $36.75 Canadian ($29.95 + 1.80 GST + $5.00 shipping)

The Three Rs of Developing Volunteer Programs

The Three Rs of Developing Volunteer Volunteer Programs is a comprehensive manual focusing on th recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteers. After reading this book the reader will have an understanding of the significance and scope of a meaningful recognition program. The book is full of tips on how to develop recruitment strategies that are in line with the realities of volunteerism today. The reader will learn how to develop partnerships that will help their organization retain volunteers. Finally, the reader will develop an understanding for the importance of developing roles for volunteers that will connect the organization with the new realities of today's volunteer world.
Cost: $36.75 Canadian ($29.95 + 1.80 GST + $5.00 shipping)

Volunteering in a Unionized Environment

Due to downsizing and amalgamation labour unions have been skeptical of volunteer involvement in the not-for-profit organization. This book identifies the processes that promote harmonious staff-volunteer relationships in any unionized environment.
Available only through JTC Inc.
Cost: $36.75 Canadian ($29.95 + 1.80 GST + $5.00 shipping)

From Risk Management to Best Practices for Volunteer Programs

This book gives a reader an understanding of the significance and scope of managing risk within a volunteer program. The book examines the risk management process, provides an in depth understanding of risk communication and outlines strategies for the assessment and management of risk. The book examines strategies for the integration of risk management into best practices.
Cost: $36.75 Canadian ($29.95 + 1.80 GST + $5.00 shipping)