For leaders who want to build a reliable, enthusiastic and committed volunteer team
This program combines instruction and mentoring, allowing leaders to develop and implement a complete and effective volunteer management strategy designed specifically for your organization.
Feeling frustrated with volunteers who don’t show up or quit unexpectedly?
Can’t find enough volunteers?
Can’t trust volunteers to do things without making mistakes?
This program is ideal for:
Tuition: $1,500
Includes:
Have questions? Contact Karen
There are 6 modules, each centered around a specific skill set and culminating in a focus project.
What makes a good volunteer leader? Learn basic skills, become aware of personal biases (diversity, equity, inclusion), learn the attributes of compelling leaders
Project: Self-assessment and personal development plan
A deep dive into the "heart model", as well as vision and goal setting, time management, and planning.
Project: Do a review of and develop a plan to create or improve the volunteer program for your organization
Appreciation leads to engaged and committed volunteers. Learn strategies to thank volunteers, how to put on an appreciation event and how to find sponsors for volunteer gifts.
Project: Plan a volunteer appreciation event
How to set up an effective & efficient recruitment process, including developing roles and job descriptions, getting the word out, shortlisting, interviewing and selection.
Project: Create job descriptions for each volunteer role and develop a recruitment process, including an application form & interview questions
How to get new volunteers ready for their shifts, setting and managing expectations, training methods and instructional design.
Project: Develop an on-boarding process and a training program with a volunteer handbook
Develop key managerial skills including scheduling, delegation, risk assessment, and conflict management. Also includes budgeting and leading virtually.
Project: Write and produce a volunteer management handbook
This is a hands on, action-based program. Each video is short (approximately 10 minutes) and focused on building one specific skill.
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Get a quick answer for any questions that arise – including issues that occur on the job. Karen will function as a go-to resource who will provide in-the-moment expert advice.
Tuition: $1,500
Includes:
Have questions? Contact Karen
