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    Communicating With Volunteers

    Understanding Our Messenger Features

    Get to know the New York Cares Messenger and how it aims to streamline communications between volunteers and Team Leaders, serve as a centralized hub for all project details and communication, and act as a tool for Team Leaders to share links and file attachments with volunteers.

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    Managing Projects

    A Guide To Youth Friendly Volunteering

    Volunteering alongside children (Family Friendly) or teens (Teen Friendly) has never been easier. New York Cares offers a variety of ways for youth to give back to their community.

    If you are leading a project with one of these youth friendly designations, here is what you need to know.

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    Managing Projects

    Team Leader Project Checklist 

    Use this checklist to ensure volunteers feel supported, encouraged, and recognized throughout each part of your project!

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    Communicating With Volunteers

    Leading a Stellar Project Kick-Off

    Team Leaders are often ready to get right to work, but a brief welcome and introduction can make a good project GREAT.

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    Managing Projects

    Addressing Project Emergencies

    Accidents can happen, even on the best projects. Use this guide to address on-site project emergencies or injuries.

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    Communicating With Volunteers

    Leading a Project Reflection

    “Debriefing” after a project can answer questions, build camaraderie, and help volunteers feel their efforts were valuable.

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    Communicating With Volunteers

    Managing Effective Teams

    Help your volunteer teams accomplish project goals by supporting, communicating with, and uplifting your team members.

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    Managing Projects

    Common Team Leading Scenarios

    Even seasoned Team Leaders might have questions about situations that arise on projects. Use this list to guide your decision-making.