Expand the capabilities of your correctional volunteers through Edovo

The challenges posed by the recent pandemic have greatly affected the corrections industry, from visit restrictions and local volunteer group shutdowns to staffing shortages and health concerns. However, with Edovo, you can creatively and safely integrate volunteers back into your facility in several impactful ways:

1. Digitize Volunteer Programming: While reducing in-person programming may not be ideal, converting volunteer content into digital formats allows them to continue reaching learners, even during lockdowns or when access to specific groups is limited. With the upcoming exclusive enrollment feature, volunteers can assign their content to specific learners, ensuring targeted engagement.
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2. Utilize Learner Groups and Messaging: Granting your volunteers Insight access enables them to engage with learners remotely. They can send messages, track progress, and assign coursework, effectively transforming volunteers into remote program staff who support your initiatives from afar.
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3. Monitor Engagement and Patterns: The Analytics section in Insight allows you to track how learners interact with the content. By identifying patterns in learner preferences, you can tailor volunteer efforts and content offerings to better meet their needs. If you're overwhelmed with volunteer requests, encourage them to upload their content to Edovo first, giving you the opportunity to gauge interest before bringing groups into the facility.

Real-World Example: Macomb County, MI

‍In partnership with the L’Anse Creuse School District, Macomb County has successfully used Edovo’s “Find Your Reading Level” tool as a pre-assessment to group students and assign coursework that complements both in-person and digital learning experiences. Teachers also use the assignment feature to supplement classroom learning for enrolled students.

Interested in learning more about how to implement these strategies? Join one of our training sessions here for hands-on guidance on maximizing the impact of your volunteer programs with Edovo.

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