Hi all,
This is not as much fun as "nappies," but I want to know if anyone has recommendations for managing a volunteer program. Traffic Solutions is using CBSM techniques in encourge alternative to driving alone. We've noticed that many alternative transportation users are strong advocates for their chosen mode, and we believe individualized marketing is the best way to persuade people to try alternative transportation. We also don't have a large staff on the ground to do a lot of individulized marketing! Thus, we want to provide a means for alternative transportation "champions" to disseminate information to people they interact with on an ongoing volunteer basis. I'm sure there must be best practices for managing volunteers, for keeping them involved and motivated, recognizing their contributions, etc. There are hundreds of books on the topic and frankly, I'm just looking for some practical advice for how to run a successful program. Any great manual, book, or 10 best tips you can recommend?
Lisa
Lisa Murawski
Transportation Demand Management
Project Coordinator
Traffic Solutions Division
Santa Barbara County
Association of Governments (SBCAG)
Phone: (805) 961-8919
Fax: (805) 961- 8901
[email protected]
260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite B
Santa Barbara, CA
http://*www.trafficsolutions.info
Managing Volunteer "Alternative Transportation Champion" Program
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I would also be interested in receiving this information.
Thanks,
Anne Marie
Anne Marie Thornton
Carpool.ca
Web: www.carpool.ca
www.schoolpool.ca
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 800.668.RIDE
Fax: 250.743.8000
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Hi Lisa -
This is not exactly about managing volunteers, but it is about traffic solutions. The people who started the successful ZipCar* in the Boston area several years ago have set up a ridesharing strategy using facebook. People co-ordinate their own rides and drivers get help defraying costs - GoLoco provides the meeting services. We're considering coordinating a pilot project here in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA. Check it out at http://www.goloco.org - you may even want to start using it, see how it works.
If you want more information, contact Stephen Oakes, [email protected].
Cheers,
Adam
*ZipCar is a car-sharing network where people rent cars by the hour whenever they need them. There are many locations to pick up a ZipCar that you reserve, and some communities offer preferential parking to ZipCars. Go to http://www.ZipCar.com