Build a Stronger Team Toolkit

The following are sample documents that can be used as a basic structure for any team.

Please note that this toolkit is currently being updated, if you notice a problem with any of the links, please contact: AskAFS@afsusa.org. 

Volunteer Recruitment

• Volunteer recruitment tips

Community Impact

• Connecting with local schools 
• Developing an AFS Community 

Team Meetings

• Running Effective Meetings Video
• Creating a Team Calendar
• Checklist for Team Meetings
• Basic agenda
• Sample Icebreakers:
  • Superhero Name Generator
  • Icebreakers and Energizers

Roles & Responsibilities

• Volunteer Roles Overview
  • A list of all volunteer roles and their description, required training etc.
• Team Organization chart
  
  • A visual representation of the way a team is structured
• AFS Volunteer Tasks List
  • A list of team tasks 
• Tips for Engaging New Volunteers
  
  • See concrete examples of tasks that new volunteers can do
• Tips for Engaging Young Volunteers 
  • See concrete examples of tasks that young volunteers can do
• AFS Volunteer Task Chart
  
  • Determine who will be doing the various team tasks

Leadership

• Leadership Video
• Effective feedback
• Delegation
  • Questions about Team Delegation 
    • See a few FAQ's and answers about Delegation from other AFS volunteers
• Succession Planning

Engagement

• Volunteer Engagement Evaluation
• Team Guide to Volunteer Engagement

Recognition & Appreciation

• Why Appreciation and Recognition? 
• Recognition & Appreciation Ideas