VOLUNTEER SERVICE BUREAU OF WESTCHESTER INC

FIVE-YEAR GOALS
Building on its new mission and vision statements, Volunteer New York! Board and staff have adopted the following goals for the coming five years:
1. VOLUNTEER NEW YORK! WILL DEEPEN IT IMPACT BY ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS IN PROGRAMMING THAT CENTERS COMMUNITY NEEDS.
2. VOLUNTEER NEW YORK! WILL INCREASE OUR IMPACT BY ENGAGING A GROWING NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
3. VOLUNTEER NEW YORK! WILL BUILD THE BOARDS CAPACITY TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY.
4. VOLUNTEER NEW YORK! WILL ENSURE IT HAS A ROBUST RESOURCE ENGINE.
5. VOLUNTEER NEW YORK! WILL HAVE THE TEAM, TECHNOLOGY, AND SYSTEMS TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION AND ACHIEVE OUR VISION.

GOAL 1: Volunteer New York! will deepen its impact by engaging volunteers in programming that centers community needs.
OBJECTIVE 1: Reach out proactively with resources and volunteer programs to meet community needs and desires.
OBJECTIVE 2: Increase our supports for more grassroots partners and community leaders.
OBJECTIVE 3: Ensure our partners are better stewards of volunteerism and volunteer management practices.

GOAL 2: Volunteer New York! will increase its impact by engaging a growing number of people in service to our community.
OBJECTIVE 1: Expand definition of volunteerism to also include broader civic engagement activities.
OBJECTIVE 2: Increase our outreach to ensure our volunteer base reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
OBJECTIVE 3: Ensure that our programs are an inclusive experience for all who serve.

We have a talented and experienced staff and engaged board of directors. Our financials are in order and we have a firm commitment to smart and balanced growth.

Recent programmatic highlights include:

Our Readiness Thru Integrated Service Engagement (RISE) program engages individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in volunteer service to build community and job skills. We partner with several agencies that support individuals with IDD and provide weekly group volunteer opportunities, one-time day of service opportunities and referrals. The program opens doors for these agencies and supports volunteer managers to think about and expand opportunities for everyone to serve. RISE volunteers play an integral part in our internal volunteer program and continue to be a great volunteer source for us.

In the fall of 2018, Volunteer New York! hosted our 4th annual Board Speed Dating event and the 2nd annual board boot camp. This event has grown from an one-day speed dating event to including board member training in two boot camp mornings, so that potential candidates are better prepared to be a board member and evaluate options. Thirty-two people participated in Board Speed Dating and met with representatives from 17 nonprofits, resulting in 123 board connections that the nonprofits are exploring. We followed up with the participants and the nonprofits after three months and learned that 13 individuals have joined boards for 9 nonprofits. We will follow up again at the six month mark to see additional results. The 2017 event resulted in 20 board placements. Previously, our Executive Director would meet with individuals who expressed an interest in joining a board and make connections based on needs and interest. This process was time consuming and results in 7-10 board members placements a year. By focusing on board boot camp and speed dating, we are more impactful while freeing up staff time.