Types of Volunteers and Volunteer Services

Question 1

Describe 2 types of volunteers needed for a parenting conference organised by staff and volunteers of a FSC

Answer 1

1. Event-based volunteers who help conduct events for the organisation, to meet ad hoc manpower needs and to assist in events related to community awareness.
2. Project-based volunteers who provide specialised services to meet manpower needs for projects that require specific and specialised skills.

Question 2

Explain and list the first volunteer service needed for this event.

Answer 2

1. PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

Short-term or ad hoc services provided by individuals who have been trained in specific areas of expertise to help VWOs in their programmes or manage their operations on a voluntary basis.

* Financial management to manage the accounts for the conference
* Event organiser to run the event
* Graphic designer to design publicity materials

Question 3

Explain and list the second volunteer service needed for this event.

Answer 3

2. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Behind-the-scenes services to support the operations of the VWOs.

* Data entry work, such as keying in details from enrolment forms
* Managing database / food preference / religion
* Admin support- - good volunteers that can look out for coloured lanyards for breakout sessions
* General admin duties, such as filing, photocopying, typing.

Question 4

Explain and list the third volunteer service needed for this event.

Answer 4

3. GENERAL SUPPORT

A form of indirect volunteer service which can be all kinds of services that support the organisation in delivering its services or programmes to the clients.

* Planning and organising activities to take care of key note and plenary speakers
* Coordinate with caterer and note dietary preference
* setting up of premises for the seminars and breakout sessions