Structure
On two seperate occasions, I was in the position of managing and coordinating the activities of volunteers at non-profit social service providers. It was my responsibility to screen the volunteers for their suitability to the various positions and assign them as needed. It was important to match the volunteers with the activities that were to be carried out, taking into account the experience and ability of the volunteer. The volunteers were accountable to me, and I in turn was accountable to my supervisor. Some time and effort had gone into the process of developing structure and procedures so that the needs of the organization and its clients were met, taking into consideration the needs and safety of our volunteers.
Grass roots organizations such as this are utterly dependent on their volunteers who play a key role in its operation. Therefore it is vital that they are provided with the necessary training and support so they are well equipped to perform their duties. Given the inherent volatility of the subject matter discussed here at malesurvivor , the role of the volunteer moderators is crucial.
I am wondering if moderators for this site are being given adequate screening, training, and support. I wonder if the necessary structure is in place to help them do their job effectively and to protect them from harm. It appears that this organization has evolved from humble beginnings and is experiencing rapid growth. It is understandable that such structure may not have been developed yet, however, now is the time. I am eternally grateful to the moderators of malesurvivor for their contributions. Without them this valuable resource might not be available to the many who need it.
This may not be the ideal location for this post but I did not know where else to place it. This topic does affect all of us here, though, so maybe this is the perfect place to discuss this matter. Perhaps somebody else has had experience with volunteer coordination and organizational procedures that are relevant here. Thoughts and ideas are welcome, and hopefully will be reviewed by the appropriate parties.
Grass roots organizations such as this are utterly dependent on their volunteers who play a key role in its operation. Therefore it is vital that they are provided with the necessary training and support so they are well equipped to perform their duties. Given the inherent volatility of the subject matter discussed here at malesurvivor , the role of the volunteer moderators is crucial.
I am wondering if moderators for this site are being given adequate screening, training, and support. I wonder if the necessary structure is in place to help them do their job effectively and to protect them from harm. It appears that this organization has evolved from humble beginnings and is experiencing rapid growth. It is understandable that such structure may not have been developed yet, however, now is the time. I am eternally grateful to the moderators of malesurvivor for their contributions. Without them this valuable resource might not be available to the many who need it.
This may not be the ideal location for this post but I did not know where else to place it. This topic does affect all of us here, though, so maybe this is the perfect place to discuss this matter. Perhaps somebody else has had experience with volunteer coordination and organizational procedures that are relevant here. Thoughts and ideas are welcome, and hopefully will be reviewed by the appropriate parties.