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Dear Readers:
Recently I've been asked several times for a guide to volunteer performance evaluations or reviews. It's a task that many volunteers and staff often dislike and/or overlook. Let's face it – "reviewing" someone’s performance can be uncomfortable sometimes. But, it doesn’t have to be if you're coaching volunteers throughout the year and if you frame the evaluation as an opportunity for both staff and volunteers to decide what’s working and what isn't working. I encourage you to coach volunteers throughout the year and to do a formal assessment at least every two years. Here is a generic form that you can use as a guide and adapt to your circumstances.
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VOLUNTEER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Volunteer Vision Statement: We celebrate the unique contributions of our volunteers who join us as steadfast ambassadors of XYZ Organization and leaders in providing [services]. The purpose of this evaluation is to help our volunteers work to their greatest potential and to help XYZ better involve volunteers in participating in their success at XYZ. Please assess the above named volunteer by considering the following competencies and key behaviors. [This statement can be directed toward either staff or a volunteer who does a self-assessment.] Please rate each item as Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor, and feel free to include your comments in the appropriate section [not shown here].
Thank you for completing this evaluation. Please return it to XXXXX by XXXX date. The results will be shared with the volunteer and staff partners. |
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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.
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Connie Pirtle
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