Recruiting families to serve as volunteers

Posted by Suzanne Rucker on October 18, 2010 at 9:15am

Does anyone have an example of a volunteer recruitment letter to send to families who are past the 13 month bereavement period?

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Diane Klebanow May 2, 2011 at 9:42am

Ok...for some reason, I got on today from my work computer! Here is my letter.
Volunteer 13 month Letter Recruitment.doc

https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8646189867?profile=original
- Suzanne Rucker > Diane Klebanow May 13, 2011 at 6:26am
  
  Diane,
  
  I really appreciate you sharing your letter. It was just what I was looking for.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Suzanne Rucker
- Aimee Peden > Diane Klebanow May 2, 2011 at 10:17am
  
  Thank you so much Diane!!
Frances Shani Parker March 10, 2011 at 7:53am

Perhaps a sample letter with no confidential information can be posted. There seems to be interest in having copies.
- Peg Jensen > Frances Shani Parker April 22, 2011 at 1:00pm
  
  I'd like a copy! Thanks.
  - Diane Klebanow > Peg Jensen April 30, 2011 at 12:54pm
    
    I am horrible..I just saw that I promised a copy of my letter some time ago. My problem is that I can't access these pages from work...so I don't get on here too often. I will see if I have a copy on my jump drive this weekend, and if not, copy to it so I can post it this week. Again, my apologies.
Christina Winchester March 9, 2011 at 11:30am

Could I also have a copy of that letter? Thanks
- Aimee Peden > Christina Winchester March 9, 2011 at 2:24pm
  
  I would love a copy also! Thank you!
Diane Klebanow October 22, 2010 at 7:00pm

I do, but it's on my work computer. I'd be glad to share. Will get it to you early next week if that's okay!
- Suzanne Rucker > Diane Klebanow January 15, 2011 at 12:41pm
  
  Diane,
  
  Thank you, I would appreciate it.

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