At the beginning of each Area of Growth, there is a Pantry Self-Evaluation. This is a series of questions and a helpful guide to give you ideas on how to make your pantry better. The self-assessment is for the person in charge of your pantry.
This can be considered a pre-evaluation to help you measure your starting point at the beginning of your change process.
Each pantry is unique and no pantry is expected to answer “yes” to everything. Use this tool to think about the good things your pantry is already doing and how to make it even better. It’s not a test and will not be used to rank pantries. It is to be used internally to help pantry leaders with future goals. The self-assessment is for the person in charge of your pantry.
Evaluate your strengths & Get Ideas for Areas You Can Grow
01 people & Tools
Volunteers
Strength
Area of Growth
In your pantry do you know?...
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No
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Have an established volunteer coordinator?
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Have written volunteer roles, responsibilities, guidelines?
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Have a plan for volunteer recruitment?
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Track volunteer time?
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Conduct consistent volunteer orientations and trainings?
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Use online sign-ups for volunteers?
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Solicit volunteer feedback?
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Recognize volunteer contributions throughout the year(i.e. social media posts or certificates)?
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Conduct volunteer satisfaction surveys and analyze feedback?
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Host volunteer appreciation events at least once per year?
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Have Volunteer Requirements, Volunteer Policies & Pantry Conduct defined and documented?