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Step 4

Define roles and match tasks with the right person

How do you define the roles and tasks for the new AFS Unit?

The size of the new unit is key to understand what roles will be implemented first; a new group just needs the basics roles. Define with them a structure that will move the unit forward, don’t impose it and be open to new ideas!

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Suggestions for Roles and Tasks in a New Unit

  • Limit the tasks they are responsible for, to not overwhelm them.
  • Define achievable deadlines.
  • Find out what they want to do and define with them the right task for each volunteer.
  • Task and Roles should include challenges that build on skills the volunteer already has while allowing them to develop further.
  • For each role, it’s important to have a job description so they can have a clear picture of what is expected from them.

Next Steps to Open a Local Unit:

  1. Step 5: Support and Training

  2. Step 6: Make Strategic Partnership

  3. Step 7: Recognize the New AFS Units