Database Training Worked!

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a month since a co-worker and I presented a class on how to use the 1-800 volunteer database in Port Townsend!

The RSVP date was 2 days prior and we started our hour long drive to Port Townsend under the impression that 5 people would be spending the morning with us to learn how their organization can use our database to recruit volunteers and track hours.

We arrived at OlyCAP’s office early (Olympic Peninsula Community Action Programs). It was a good thing that we did. We had a few technical issues, but our hosts helped us get them fixed and we were able to start on time.

As the class began it was obvious that we had more people than planned. A total of 12 people from 10 non-profit agencies were in attendance. Even though I never did scouts I love the “Always be prepared” motto. I had made 10 copies of the handouts thinking it may have been 5 organizations sending multiple people. When this wasn’t enough OlyCAP graciously made a few extra copies. Knowing that not everyone might have received all the handouts I let them know they could e-mail me for the materials and that my card was on a table by the door. When we got back to the office I attached the handout files to the thank you e-mails.

We’ve had several organizations sign up with us since the presentation and they have already started to post some very interesting volunteer opportunities. The class went wonderfully and our hosts could not have been better to us. The day was a great example of what a good partnership can produce.