strategy

Utilizing volunteer task forces

Synonyms:
Improving utilization of volunteer social service workers
Releasing volunteer work forces
Broadening volunteer workers networks
Enlisting volunteer service groups
Catalyzing volunteer work forces
Enlisting voluntary expertise corps
Description:

Utilizing the specialized skills and expertise of volunteers in an appropriate and effective manner.

Implementation:

Enlist an adequate number of committed, knowledgeable and able volunteers from different sectors of society. Appraise their skills and develop effective mechanisms of communication with them. Provide such volunteers with training in relevant leadership skills where appropriate. Provide comprehensive orientation for volunteers and staff through information and training on the respective responsibilities and obligations of both groups regarding good governance and management.

Type Classification:
C: Cross-sectoral strategies
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 1: No PovertyGOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal