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Abstract Make a Good First Impression Training New Volunteers Pay Special Attention to New Recruits Match Mentors with New Volunteers ‘Bounce Backs’ Increase Response Rate Sources of Support Journaling Helps Lessen Volunteer Stress Where to Look Don't Overlook Retired Teachers as Volunteers Recruitment Recruitment Cards Produce 80‐Percent Response Rate Volunteer Clinic Volunteer Interviews Should Include Open‐ended Questions Cater to Time‐conscious Volunteers Make Use of a Calling Tree How to Deal with Negative Attitudes Job Hunting Tips… Volunteer Perspective Mentoring Program Offers Opportunity to Volunteer with Youth Meetings Well‐run Meetings Nurture Positive Relations Telemarketing Train Your Telemarketing Volunteers Motivation Eight Ways to Engage ‘Power’ Motivated Volunteers May We Hear From You? Guild Volunteers Assist College in Multiple Ways Governing Boards Resignation Form Offers Uncomfortable Trustees a Graceful Exit Tips for Effective Delegating Nurturing New Recruits Help New Board Members and Volunteers Get Started Leadership Defining Leadership By Example Know the Four ‘Rights’ Don't Leave Home without It Begin Planning a ‘Volunteer’ New Year's Resolution Special Events Volunteers Raise Funds with Chocolate Evaluating the Success of a Special Event Other Organizations That Have Held “Chocolate” Events: