The Volunteer Handbook: How to Organize and Manage a Successful Organization [Paperback]

Richard V. Battle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999

"The Volunteer Handbook," a unique "how to" reference guide to help volunteer’s plan, organize and manage their organization has been re-released in a new paperback edition. Written by Richard V. Battle, this book offers specific practical ideas for volunteer leaders. It is a well-organized volume and is a blueprint to achieving organizational success. Volunteer Concepts, an Austin based publishing company has just released this paperback version of the original hardback copy, which was published in 1988.

THE VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK discusses topics such as annual and activity planning, training, recruiting and retaining members, organization finances, effective communication methods and how to obtain publicity. This book can be easily referenced by topic on an as needed basis for quick ideas. It was written for use by new or long established organizations. It can be used by youth, religious, fraternal, civic, neighborhood or other organizations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A must for any office in a volunteer organization. It gives you the tools to make your experience more rewarding. -- David Hicks, Vice-President, Jaycees International

Battle blends positive thinking with "how-to" practicality, showing the reader ways to effectively plan, train, administer, manager and communicate. -- Brux Austin, Editor-in-Chief, Texas Business Magazine

Battle's personal experience and success in volunteer leadership qualifies him well to offer these thoughtful guidelines. -- Dan Bullock, Former Director, Texas Governor's Office of Community Leadership

Battle’s personal experience and success in volunteer leadership qualifies him well to offer these thoughtful guidelines. . -- Dan Bullock, Former Director, Texas Governor’s Office of Community Leadership

This book is a blueprint to successful leadership. No volunteer leader, chairman, or officer should be without it. -- John Ben Shepperd, Past U.S. Jaycees President, Past State of Texas Attorney General and Secretary of State

This handbook is a must for any organization or individual seeking success in the volunteer arena. -- Duane M. Leach, Ph.D., President, University of Texas of the Permian Basin

About the Author

Richard Battle is an executive with KeyTrak, and has 29 years of experience with various business entities.

He has served on the board of several volunteer organizations (Boy Scouts, Muscular Dystrophy, John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Forum) for many years. As the president of the Austin Jaycees in 1983-1984, he was recognized as the Outstanding Local Chapter President in the world while leading his 500+ member chapter to being recognized as the Most Outstanding Local Chapter in the United States.

He has also authored, "Surviving Grief By God's Grace", which is the first person account of the loss of his son. It shares how Richard coped with the loss and the lessons learned that can help others who grieve any loss.

He also speaks and conducts training sessions regarding volunteerism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 195 pages
• Publisher: Volunteer Concepts (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929174011
• ISBN-13: 978-0929174013
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #787,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Essential, November 5, 2002

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Sean P. Healy (Tyler, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Volunteer Handbook: How to Organize and Manage a Successful Organization (Paperback)

The author was named the Outstanding Local Chapter President in the world when he was president of the Austin Jaycees, and his chapter was named the Outstanding Local Chapter in the nation. A friend gave me this book when I was elected president of a volunteer group. I read it before taking office. I used it to work with my Board in building a detailed plan for every area, and we executed the plan with great results. I can honestly say that a great deal of the success we had that year was due to this book. The book is full of ideas in virtually every area, including training, starting and finishing strong, legal issues, getting people to volunteer, effective delegation, effective board meetings, and fundraising. If you read this book, you WILL have a successful year.