by Dorie | Jul 7, 2018 | Building a Program, Mailbag, Power of the Peer
Have you ever heard: “Like attracts Like”? Well, it’s true for your support program too. Know it or not, you will attract, recruit, select and train volunteers based on the values of your program. Program policy should include a foundational list...
by Dorie | Jun 15, 2018 | Building a Program
Successful teams have support. Whether you’re trying to build a team within your agency, organization or community, you will need “buy in” at multiple levels. Bottom-up Buy in The “bottom-up”approach builds buy in at the “worker-bee” level. This formation includes...
by Dorie | Mar 16, 2018 | Building a Program
FREE Downloads! Example Letter to Leader Click here (PDF) Action Memo Template Click here (PDF) Training Cost Guide Click here (PDF) What is a Community Crisis Collaborative ? A community crisis collaborative is a community-driven, response network that includes (but...
by Dorie | Feb 16, 2018 | Building a Program, Mailbag
Everyone recognizes the value and importance of training. Peer and crisis support services are provided to people during difficult times. In order to reduce risk and ensure effectiveness, volunteers providing these services require skills. To acquire and develop these...
by Dorie | Nov 11, 2017 | Building a Program
After you have identified the why, it’s crucial to identify the benefit or value the program can add to the organization. Managers are inundated with proposals and petitions for “nice-to-have” programs and products that employees are certain they need. If managers...
by Dorie | Aug 18, 2017 | Building a Program
If you’re not collecting stats, then you’re missing out on vital information to share with your team and leadership. Gathering statistical information (data) from peers can inform your practice. Here’s how: (1) Use stats to identify...
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