VolunteerToday.com ~~ The Electronic Gazette for Volunteerism ASK CONNIE  V.T. readers ask questions about volunteer management and administration. Ask Connie, an experienced volunteer manager, consultant and trainer, provides the answers for all to see. Send questions to AskConnieP@cs.com ~ January 2003 ~ Topics New Year Reflection Volunteerism Quotes Youth Volunteer Motivators Dear Readers: The beginning of a new year is an excellent time to pause and reflect on your successes and what you want to do differently this year. Don’t miss this opportunity for reflection! Book an appointment with yourself Close your door or go to the library where you won’t be interrupted. Make a list of your proudest moments and special accomplishments last year. Consider why they are special and what can be replicated again this year. Then set some goals for yourself and your volunteer program for 2003. Keep it simple and achievable. Best wishes for continued success in this New Year! Connie Return to the Menu Dear Connie: I'm currently in a college course and I am giving a speech on how important it is to volunteer. Can you give me a quote that concurs with this topic and that I can use? Thanks! Kevin   Dear Kevin: My two favorite volunteerism quotes are: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." --Ghandi "You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give." --Winston Churchill For more quotes, visit http://www.energizeinc.com. Click on "Collective Wisdom" (right-hand column) and then on "Quotes" under the heading "Reflections." You'll find three long pages of quotes about volunteerism, helping/caring, and community service. Return to the Menu Dear Connie: What do you think are the top ten motivators for youth volunteers? I coordinate volunteers in a mid-size hospital with two long-term care facilities. Kathy   Dear Kathy: Here are my top 10 motivators for youth volunteers: fun friends (affiliation) fun recognition (achievement) new experiences get out of the house fun independence (power) curiosity to make a difference Return to the Menu Do you have a question? Now you too can ask an expert! Connie Pirtle, of Strategic NonProfit-Resources, has 15 years' experience in working with volunteers. She has consulted and/or trained for such organizations as the Washington National Cathedral, Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music America, and the Association for Volunteer Administration. Send your questions to Connie at AskConnieP@cs.com. Connie Pirtle Strategic Nonprofit Resources 2939 Van Ness Street, NW - Suite 1248 Washington, DC 20008 VOICE: 202-966-0859 FAX: 202-966-3301 EMAIL: AskConnieP@cs.com Return to the Top of the Page A Service of MBA Publishing 925 "E" Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 VOICE : (509) 529-0244 EMAIL: editor@volunteertoday.com All materials copyright protected ©2003 The content of all linked sites are beyond the control Volunteer Today and the newsletter assumes no responsibility for their content.