Building A Volunteer Toolkit

2800 Live Oak Street,Dallas TX 75204

08 September, 2022

Description

In their eagerness to pursue their mission, organizations often overlook the groundwork necessary to create a sustainable volunteer program. VolunteerNow designs practical, proprietary curriculum based upon our 50 years of experience in working with organizations to improve their recruitment, engagement and retention of volunteers. This hands-on workshop will guide you through building the tools and resources for a successful volunteer program including policies and procedures, a volunteer application, job description, volunteer handbook, orientation checklist, liability waiver and more. Participation in this workshop will help you: Identify the fundamental tools and resources needed for a successful volunteer programUnderstand key policies and procedures for managing volunteersDevelop a table of contents for a volunteer manualLearn the components of an effective volunteer job descriptionIdentify acknowledgements recommended to protect your volunteers and your agencyEstablish a checklist for volunteer orientation and trainingPlease bring samples of your current materials and be ready to ‘roll-up up your sleeves’ and work. The course is ideal for anyone responsible for managing volunteers including nonprofit volunteer managers, executive directors, program managers, and volunteer leaders. In-person training at VolunteerNow office in Dallas. Cost: $50 Workshop: 2:00pm- 4:00pm Featuring Presenter:  Karen Reid, MA, CVA As founder and principal of Kaber Communications, Karen draws on her extensive expertise to help organizations cultivate dynamic engagement programs so they can provide meaningful, relevant volunteer opportunities. An accomplished trainer and speaker, Karen is Certified in Volunteer Administration and has overseen successful volunteer programs throughout the U.S. Register Now!