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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation and Retention
DESCRIPTION:In these challenging times\, it’s crucial to focus on appreciating and retaining your volunteers! This interactive workshop will be an in-depth exploration of best practices for volunteer appreciation and retention. We’ll identify ways to motivate and retain volunteers through our daily engagement practices\, as well as specific appreciation techniques. Participants will also learn how to craft a strategic plan for volunteer retention\, and explore creative ways to appreciate and retain volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic. \nAbout the Presenter: Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care\, where she has increased volunteer participation by 92% over two years. Previously\, she worked with LifeWise (previously Kingdom House)\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over two years. She passionately believes in utilizing best practices to create and sustain volunteer programs that mutually benefit organizations and volunteers.\nJulie  has served on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and was awarded MVMA’s Volunteer Director of the Year in 2019.  She has also served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center. She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Lindenwood University\, University of Missouri St. Louis\, Send Me St. Louis\, and the We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries).
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-and-retention/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T135609Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Planning for Volunteer Programs
DESCRIPTION:Coordinating volunteers takes time\, effort\, and constant attention to detail. But sometimes the daily tasks of volunteer management can get in the way of the big-picture evaluation and planning that is crucial to the future success of your volunteer program. In this interactive workshop\, participants will learn practical techniques to improve their volunteer program through strategic planning\, including: \n\nEvaluating your current volunteer program – what’s working and what’s not\nPerforming a needs analysis – ensuring your volunteer program is meeting relevant needs\nUsing job factoring to discover new opportunities for volunteer engagement\nCreating SMART Goals for your volunteer program\nStreamlining your volunteer management processes for maximum efficiency and effectiveness\nCreating annual volunteer recruitment and retention strategies\nAligning the mission of your volunteer program with your organization’s mission\nCreating volunteer reports – and how to use them for strategic planning\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of best practices for creating strategic volunteer management plans and how to apply these techniques to their own organization.\nAbout the Presenter: Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care\, where she has increased volunteer participation by 92% over two years. Previously\, she worked with LifeWise (previously Kingdom House)\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over two years. She passionately believes in utilizing best practices to create and sustain volunteer programs that mutually benefit organizations and volunteers.\nJulie  has served on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and was awarded MVMA’s Volunteer Director of the Year in 2019.  She has also served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center. She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Lindenwood University\, University of Missouri St. Louis\, Send Me St. Louis\, and the We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries).
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/strategic-planning-for-volunteer-programs/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200722T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200722T170000
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CREATED:20200430T140117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T140117Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Management 101
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers can support your organization in a myriad of ways:  time\, resources\, connections\, and more.  But how do you create and maintain a strong volunteer program which meets the needs of your agency while ensuring that volunteers are happy and engaged?  In this interactive workshop\, we will discuss best practices for the basics of volunteer engagement\, such as: \n\nVolunteer recruitment\nVolunteer intake (application\, interview\, background\, check\, etc.) and orientation\nVolunteer job descriptions\, handbooks\, release forms\, and other essential documents\nVolunteer retention and appreciation\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of basic volunteer engagement best practices\, plus excellent resources to help them design and/or update their volunteer engagement program.\n \nAbout the Presenter: Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care\, where she has increased volunteer participation by 92% over two years. Previously\, she worked with LifeWise (previously Kingdom House)\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over two years. She passionately believes in utilizing best practices to create and sustain volunteer programs that mutually benefit organizations and volunteers.\nJulie  has served on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and was awarded MVMA’s Volunteer Director of the Year in 2019.  She has also served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center. She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Lindenwood University\, University of Missouri St. Louis\, Send Me St. Louis\, and the We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries).
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteer-management-101-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
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SUMMARY:Fostering Good Relationships Between Volunteers and Staff
DESCRIPTION:Both volunteers and paid staff are crucial to the success of your organization\, but how can you create and maintain a culture in which they all feel supported\, valued\, and part of the mission? This interactive workshop will explore best practices to help foster good working relationships between volunteers and staff. Participants will learn practical techniques for: \n\nAddressing and overcoming staff resistance to volunteers\nCoaching staff to be effective leaders of volunteers\nCreating a culture of staff/volunteer teamwork\nHelping staff and volunteers interact with mutual respect\nOpening pathways of communication between volunteers and staff\nMediating staff/volunteer conflicts\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of best practices for fostering good staff/volunteer relationships and how to apply these techniques to their own organization.\nAbout the Presenter: Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care\, where she has increased volunteer participation by 92% over two years. Previously\, she worked with LifeWise (previously Kingdom House)\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over two years. She passionately believes in utilizing best practices to create and sustain volunteer programs that mutually benefit organizations and volunteers.\nJulie  has served on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and was awarded MVMA’s Volunteer Director of the Year in 2019.  She has also served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center. She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Lindenwood University\, University of Missouri St. Louis\, Send Me St. Louis\, and the We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries).
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fostering-good-relationships-between-volunteers-and-staff-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20200227T165201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T165201Z
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SUMMARY:Cutting Edge Methods to Recruit\, Communicate with\, and Inspire Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:This class will explore various new\, low cost\, and free resources to help you recruit\, communicate with\, and inspire volunteers. \nTopics: \nTips & Tricks for Using Digital Media to Recruit Volunteers – presented by Katie Stuckenschneider\, Marketing & Digital Media Manager at Forest Park.\nDo the Hustle! – Learn about Hustle\, an effective peer-to-peer text messaging tool to reach volunteers quickly and efficiently. Presented by Kaelyn Seymour\, Statewide Manager of Data and Organizing for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Mo.\nShare Your Story With Video on a Dime – Learn low-cost and free resources to capture and edit your own impactful videos. Presented by Annie Kuhl\, Chief Communications Officer at Saving Sight.\nRegistration fee: $55 ($40 for MVMA members with promo code. Members who need the code may email Secretary@mvma-stl.org.)
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/cutting-edge-methods-to-recruit-communicate-with-and-inspire-volunteers/
LOCATION:#410 Social Science and Business (SSB) Building\, 1 University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20191230T182103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T182103Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers can support your organization in a myriad of ways:  time\, resources\, connections\, and more.  But how do you effectively recruit volunteers which meet the needs of your programs?  In this interactive workshop\, we’ll explore best practices for volunteer recruitment\, such as: \n\nDesigning your recruitment strategy\nCreating targeted recruitment communications\nWriting attractive recruitment appeals\nSweetening the deal:  volunteer-benefits-centered recruitment\nUtilizing your agency’s website and social media for recruitment\nMaximizing your networks for volunteer recruitment\nBeyond the initial contact:  guiding interested prospects into volunteerism\n And more!\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of volunteer recruitment best practices\, plus excellent resources to help them design and/or update their volunteer recruitment program.\nAbout the Presenter:   Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care\, where she has increased volunteer participation by 92% over two years. Previously\, she worked with LifeWise (previously Kingdom House)\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over two years. She passionately believes in utilizing best practices to create and sustain volunteer programs that mutually benefit organizations and volunteers.\nJulie  has served on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and was awarded MVMA’s Volunteer Director of the Year in 2019.  She has also served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center. She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Lindenwood University\, University of Missouri St. Louis\, Send Me St. Louis\, and the We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries).\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteer-recruitment-3/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20190624T161716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T161716Z
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SUMMARY:Interpersonal Challenges in Volunteer Management
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success\, supporting your mission with their time\, resources\, connections\, and more. But working with volunteers can also pose some serious interpersonal challenges. In this interactive workshop\, we will learn best practices for managing the most difficult interpersonal challenges that volunteer coordinators often face\, including: \n\nCreating and enforcing clear expectations for volunteer behavior\nDesigning a corrective action plan for volunteers\nWhen and how to fire or retire a volunteer\nMyths about “problem” volunteers\nHow to address divisions/cliques among volunteers\nHow to address conflicts between volunteers\nHow to manage specific difficult volunteer behaviors such as:\n\nVolunteers who take too much ownership or are territorial\nVolunteers who “know better” than everyone else about how things should be done\nVolunteers who resist change and/or authority\nVolunteers who sabotage\, gossip\, or undermine\nVolunteers who consider themselves above the rules\nVolunteers who are consistently negative and drain enthusiasm\nVolunteers who harass\, bully\, or intimidate others\nVolunteers who have issues with boundaries/appropriate behavior\nVolunteers who overload themselves to the point of burnout\n\n\n\nIf you want to address the real interpersonal challenges of volunteer management\, this workshop is for you!\nAbout the Presenter: Julie Strassman\, M.Div.\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers. She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care\, where she has increased volunteer participation by 66% since 2018. Previously\, she worked with Kingdom House\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years. She passionately believes in engaging volunteers for the improvement of nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.\nJulie currently volunteers as the VP of Programming for the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA)\, and previously served two consecutive terms on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Volunteer Center. She has presented workshops and webinars on volunteer engagement best practices for many nonprofit organizations\, including Network for Strong Communities\, We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries)\, Cover Missouri Coalition\, Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence\, Community Service Public Relations Council\, Send Me St. Louis/Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis\, and the St. Louis Episcopal Service Corps. Julie has a Master’s of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing her doctorate.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/interpersonal-challenges-in-volunteer-management/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20190319T190650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T190650Z
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SUMMARY:Risk Management for Volunteer Programs
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success\, supporting your mission with their time\, resources\, connections\, and more. But working with volunteers also involves potential risks to your organization\, the people you serve\, and even to the volunteers themselves. In this interactive workshop\, we will learn best practices for volunteer program risk management\, including: \n\nIdentifying risks to your volunteers\, organization\, and the people you serve\nMitigating/managing risks to prevent harm\nLiability considerations – insurance\, release forms\, and more\nDoing your due diligence – background checks and references\nDesigning policies and procedures around liability/risk management\nAnd more!\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with an increased knowledge of risk management best practices and applicable strategies to address their volunteer program’s particular risk management concerns. If you want to prevent and address the risks and liabilities of volunteer management\, this workshop is for you!\n \nAbout the Presenter:   Julie Strassman\, M.Div\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers. She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care\, where she has increased volunteer participation by 66% since 2018. Previously\, she worked with Kingdom House\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years. She passionately believes in engaging volunteers for the improvement of nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.\nJulie currently volunteers as the VP of Programming for the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA)\, and previously served two consecutive terms on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Volunteer Center. She has presented workshops and webinars on volunteer engagement best practices for many nonprofit organizations\, including Network for Strong Communities\, We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries)\, Cover Missouri Coalition\, Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence\, Community Service Public Relations Council\, Send Me St. Louis/Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis\, and the St. Louis Episcopal Service Corps. Julie has a Master’s of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing her doctorate.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/risk-management-for-volunteer-programs/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20190425T204624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T204624Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Volunteer Potential
DESCRIPTION:Do your volunteers have untapped potential? Join UMSL and MVMA for a fast-paced\, interactive workshop on developing your volunteers into more engaged\, invested supporters of your organization!\nInstructor Rick Skinner joined the United Way of Greater St. Louis in 1999 and is the Vice President of the Volunteer Center. He is responsible for the leading the nation’s second oldest volunteer center and oversees a number of innovative service programs that supports United Way’s mission to help people live their best possible lives.\nInstructor Julie Strassman is the Volunteer Coordinator for Bethesda Hospice and Programming Vice President of MVMA. She has presented workshops on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including Network for Strong Communities\, We Raise Foundation\, Cover Missouri Coalition\, and Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.\nInstructor Beth Greco is Volunteer Manager at Duo and Internal Communication Chair for MVMA. Beth recruits\, trains and retains individual and group volunteers\, engaging them through meaningful projects that connect to the mission.\nInstructor Katelind Hosie is the President of MVMA and has been with United Way of Greater St. Louis for over 4 years in the role as Lead Volunteer Center Manager. In her role\, she has the incredible opportunity to work to further develop the programs and services the Volunteer Center offers to nonprofits\, companies\, and volunteers throughout the bi-state region.\nAttendance at this class will count as six hours of credit toward the Nonprofit Management & Leadership Program’s Chancellor’s Certificate in Volunteer Management. In order to obtain this noncredit chancellor’s certificate\, individuals must enroll in\, and complete\, 16 or more hours of training in classes and/or events that are produced as part of the collaboration between Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) and the NPML program.\nRegistration fee: $80 ($60 for MVMA members with promo code). Fee includes lunch in the form of a voucher for use in the student center Nosh.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/developing-volunteer-potential/
LOCATION:Social Sciences and Business building\, SSB # 410 (UM-St. Louis north campus)\, One University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20190319T190547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T190547Z
UID:3720-1560934800-1560945600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:How to Handle Challenging Situations in Volunteer Management
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success\, supporting your mission with their time\, resources\, connections\, and more. But working with volunteers can also pose some major challenges. In this interactive workshop\, we will learn best practices for managing the most difficult challenges that volunteer coordinators often face\, including: \n\nEthical and legal challenges in volunteering – theft\, harassment\, conflict of interests\, etc.\nDisciplinary actions for volunteers\, and designing a volunteer disciplinary policy\nHow to fire/retire a damaging volunteer\nGrievances from volunteers\, and designing a volunteer grievance procedure\nBuilding volunteer accountability\nPreventing/addressing volunteer burnout\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with an increased knowledge of volunteer management best practices and applicable strategies to address their particular volunteer challenges. If you want to prevent and address the real challenges of volunteer management\, this workshop is for you!\nAbout the Presenter:   Julie Strassman\, M.Div\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers. She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care\, where she has increased volunteer participation by 66% since 2018. Previously\, she worked with Kingdom House\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years. She passionately believes in engaging volunteers for the improvement of nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.\nJulie currently volunteers as the VP of Programming for the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA)\, and previously served two consecutive terms on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Volunteer Center. She has presented workshops and webinars on volunteer engagement best practices for many nonprofit organizations\, including Network for Strong Communities\, We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries)\, Cover Missouri Coalition\, Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence\, Community Service Public Relations Council\, Send Me St. Louis/Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis\, and the St. Louis Episcopal Service Corps. Julie has a Master’s of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing her doctorate.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-handle-challenging-situations-in-volunteer-management/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T091500
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20190425T210812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T210812Z
UID:3776-1560238200-1560244500@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Eggsperts: Enhance Your Volunteer Culture
DESCRIPTION:Looking to add some vibrancy to your volunteer culture? Join us for small group discussions with local “eggsperts” over hot breakfast. These eggsperts will answer questions and give tips\, advice\, and new ideas to recruit\, engage and communicate with your volunteers.\nEggsperts: \n\n\n\nCarolyn Compton\, Volunteer Coordinator\, Alive (Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments)\nMaggie Strube\, Volunteer Coordinator\, Ready Readers\nAimee Frey\, Special Events & Volunteer Manager/Young Ambassadors Liaison\, YWCA Metro St. Louis\nScott Bahan\, Volunteer Program Manager\, Missouri Botanical Garden\n\n\n\n\nMichele Blanke\, Volunteer Manager\, Forest Park Forever \nJulie Strassman\, Volunteer Coordinator and Bereavement Assistant at Bethesda Hospice Care \nKristin Pendleton\, Senior Specialist\, Volunteer Recruitment American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas \nNetworking begins at 7:30am. Breakfast and round table discussions begin at 8:00am.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/breakfast-with-the-eggsperts-enhance-your-volunteer-culture/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s Little Italy\, 2 The Boulevard\, Richmond Heights\, MO\, 63117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Nonprofit Marketers Network":MAILTO:csprc@qabs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20190319T190438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T190438Z
UID:3718-1558429200-1558440000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Designing and Updating Documents for Volunteer Programs
DESCRIPTION:Are you creating a new volunteer program or looking to update your existing program? Start with your volunteer management documents! In this interactive workshop\, we’ll address best practices for designing and updating the documents that keep a volunteer program running smoothly\, including: \n\nDocuments for volunteer recruitment: strategic recruitment plan\, recruitment appeals\nDocuments for volunteer intake: application\, interview form\, reference requests\nDocuments for volunteer training: handbook\, orientation guide\, job descriptions\nDocuments for volunteer retention: strategic appreciation plan\, volunteer evaluations\nDocuments for  liability/ethics/risk management: release forms\, compliance attestations\nAnd more!\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with the best practices knowledge necessary to create and update volunteer management documents. If you want to ensure that your volunteer program has a strong foundation rooted in excellently designed documents\, this workshop is for you\nAbout the Presenter:   Julie Strassman\, M.Div\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers. She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care\, where she has increased volunteer participation by 66% since 2018. Previously\, she worked with Kingdom House\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years. She passionately believes in engaging volunteers for the improvement of nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.\nJulie currently volunteers as the VP of Programming for the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA)\, and previously served two consecutive terms on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Volunteer Center. She has presented workshops and webinars on volunteer engagement best practices for many nonprofit organizations\, including Network for Strong Communities\, We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries)\, Cover Missouri Coalition\, Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence\, Community Service Public Relations Council\, Send Me St. Louis/Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis\, and the St. Louis Episcopal Service Corps. Julie has a Master’s of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing her doctorate.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/designing-and-updating-documents-for-volunteer-programs/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20190425T210545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T210545Z
UID:3774-1558429200-1558436400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:2nd Quarter Christian Volunteer Managers Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:High Value\, No Cost!\nGather with others from St. Louis area churches & agencies to discuss what works\, what doesn’t\, and how to best manage your volunteers.\nThis quarter’s topic: Crafting Culture\, Leading Change: Helping Volunteer Policies Take Root.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/2nd-quarter-christian-volunteer-managers-network-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Send Me St. Louis":MAILTO:info@sendmestlouis.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20190313T183729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T183729Z
UID:3692-1553850000-1553864400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Managing Meaningful Group Volunteer Experiences
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, March 29\, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nWhere: # 410 SSB/Social Science Business building (on the UM-St. Louis North Campus)\nFee: $ 60 ($45 for MVMA members with promo code. If you are an MVMA member please click here (https://mvma-stl.org/page-18128) to access the invitation code. You will be required to log into your member account to view the page.)\nDo you frequently have groups contacting your organization for volunteer projects? Maybe you have a big project or special event that requires a group of volunteers? Or you would like to engage a group of skills-based volunteers at your organization? This interactive class will guide you through the important steps of planning and organizing a volunteer group to ensure that everyone has a meaningful volunteer experience. It will highlight best practices in developing a group volunteer project\, working with a group volunteer leader as well as coordinating a project’s day of logistics.\nInstructor Alexandra Brownfield is an Atlanta-based consultant for national nonprofits and corporations. She specializes in strategic volunteer engagement\, volunteer management technology\, and disaster recovery. Alexandra applies her volunteer management expertise\, industry experience\, and steadfast energy to advise organizations on building effective volunteer programs.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/managing-meaningful-group-volunteer-experiences/
LOCATION:Social Sciences and Business building\, SSB # 410 (UM-St. Louis north campus)\, One University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20181023T174603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T174603Z
UID:3523-1550653200-1550664000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers can support your organization in a myriad of ways:  time\, resources\, connections\, and more.  But how do you effectively recruit volunteers which meet the needs of your programs?  In this interactive workshop\, we’ll explore best practices for volunteer recruitment\, such as: \n\nDesigning your recruitment strategy\nCreating targeted recruitment communications\nWriting attractive recruitment appeals\nSweetening the deal:  volunteer-benefits-centered recruitment\nUtilizing your agency’s website and social media for recruitment\nMaximizing your networks for volunteer recruitment\nBeyond the initial contact:  guiding interested prospects into volunteerism\n And more!\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of volunteer recruitment best practices\, plus excellent resources to help them design and/or update their volunteer recruitment program.\nAbout the Presenter:   Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care.  Previously\, she worked with Kingdom House\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years.  She passionately believes in engaging volunteers to not only help meet an organization’s immediate needs for service\, but their ongoing needs for financial support and community buy-in.\nJulie currently serves on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and has served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center.  She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Send Me St. Louis\, We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries)\, and the Episcopal Service Corps.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteer-recruitment-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20181023T174132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T174132Z
UID:3517-1548147600-1548158400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Coordinating Volunteers For Large Events
DESCRIPTION:Many nonprofits utilize volunteers to help them host events\, such as festivals\, 5K runs\, fundraisers\, and community engagement gatherings.  But how do you best recruit\, organize\, train\, and supervise volunteers for your organization’s large events?  In this interactive workshop\, we’ll cover everything you need to know to effectively coordinate volunteers for your next event\, including: \n\nGetting started:  planning to implement volunteers into events\nDesigning suitable volunteer positions for events\nCreating effective volunteer schedules\nRecruiting event volunteers\nAddressing screening/liability issues with event volunteers\nTraining event volunteers\nSupervising event volunteers\nCovering all your bases – planning for the unexpected\nAppreciating event volunteers\nRetaining event volunteers\n\nAnd more!  \nParticipants will gain a comprehensive understanding of coordinating volunteers for large events\, plus have the opportunity for knowledge-sharing and practical problem solving with community colleagues.\nAbout the Presenter:   Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care.  Previously\, she worked with Kingdom House\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years.  She passionately believes in engaging volunteers to not only help meet an organization’s immediate needs for service\, but their ongoing needs for financial support and community buy-in.\nJulie currently serves on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and has served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center.  She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Send Me St. Louis\, We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries)\, and the Episcopal Service Corps.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/coordinating-volunteers-for-large-events/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20181031T164328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T164328Z
UID:3538-1542112200-1542115800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:November 2018 Emerging Leaders Caffeine Chat: Volunteering: Making A Difference in Your Community
DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is a great way to learn about your community and make a difference in people’s lives. Katelind Hosie\, Lead Manager of the United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Volunteer Center\, will show you how to connect with volunteer opportunities in your community and choose a volunteer project that is right for you. Additionally\, you will be given the opportunity to engage in an on-site volunteer project brought to you by United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Service2Go. Service2Go is a meaningful\, team-building volunteer opportunity allowing companies to boost employee engagement and foster teamwork. Employees work together to assemble materials on-site for United Way to deliver to local agencies.\nA Caffeine Chat is a time to meet new people and learn about your community through activities and discussions with local leaders…all over a cup of coffee. Come early for networking and enjoy our coffee/beverage bar.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/november-2018-emerging-leaders-caffeine-chat-volunteering-making-a-difference-in-your-community/
LOCATION:Community Commons\, 427 Spencer Rd.\, St. Peters\, MO\, 63376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Council":MAILTO:http://www.communitycouncilstc.org/component/contact/39/12-general-information
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20181004T200249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T200249Z
UID:3487-1542099600-1542106800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:4th Qtr. Christian Volunteer Managers Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:High Value\, No Cost!\nJoin others from St. Louis area churches & agencies to discuss what works\, what doesn’t\, and how to best manage your volunteers.\nThis quarter’s topic is: Volunteers and Legal Issues.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/4th-qtr-christian-volunteer-managers-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legal,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Send Me St. Louis":MAILTO:info@sendmestlouis.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20181004T200023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T200023Z
UID:3483-1539766800-1539774000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Here Comes Gen Z: Preparing to Welcome the Newest Generation as Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:High Value\, No Cost!\nAfter much talk about millennials\, it is time to turn our attention to the emerging generation\, Gen Z. Join Send Me and Julianna Shults\, Program Manager for Lutheran Young Adult Corps\, as they outline key characteristics of Gen Z and tease out implications for engaging them as volunteers.\nJulianna Shults \nProgram Manager\, Lutheran Young Adult Corps\nJulianna is a DCE who serves on the LCMS Youth Ministry team as Program Manager for Lutheran Young Adult Corps. Prior to this role\, she served as DCE with congregations in Florida and Chicago before moving to St. Louis.  Julianna is passionate about sharing the Gospel through acts of mercy and working with teens and young adults.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/here-comes-gen-z-preparing-to-welcome-the-newest-generation-as-volunteers/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Send Me St. Louis":MAILTO:info@sendmestlouis.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20180816T174249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T174249Z
UID:3446-1537347600-1537358400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Coordinating Volunteer Groups
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer groups\, whether corporate\, faith-based\, or student groups\, can help your organization accomplish big tasks.  They can also be a great way to connect your organization to key players in the community\, and make a lasting impression on potential donors and on-going volunteers in just a few hours.  But what is the best way to coordinate episodic groups to ensure a positive experience for volunteers\, a successful project\, and meaningful connections for your organization?  In this interactive workshop\, we’ll learn best practices for planning\, facilitating\, and making the most of volunteer groups.  Together we’ll explore: \n\nRecruiting volunteer groups\nCommunicating with group leaders and volunteers\nMaking the ask – volunteer groups and donations\nBehind the scenes – preparing for volunteer groups\nTraining and managing volunteer groups\nAppreciating volunteer groups – making a lasting positive impression\nEngaging with volunteers and their organizations after the project or event\n\nParticipants will gain an in-depth understanding of coordinating volunteer groups\, and will leave the workshop with practical strategies to create or improve their group volunteer program.  If you want to engage volunteer groups to accomplish large projects and help secure ongoing support for your organization\, this workshop is for you!\nAbout the Presenter:   Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care.  Previously\, she worked with Kingdom House\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years.  She passionately believes in engaging volunteers to not only help meet an organization’s immediate needs for service\, but their ongoing needs for financial support and community buy-in.\nJulie currently serves on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and has served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center.  She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Send Me St. Louis\, We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries)\, and the Episcopal Service Corps.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/coordinating-volunteer-groups/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180808T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20180326T173733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T173733Z
UID:3320-1533718800-1533726000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Deepening Volunteer Engagement
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  Deepening Volunteer Engagement\nVolunteers can be crucial to the success of your programs.  But how can you deepen your relationship with volunteers\, ensuring that they happily support your organization with their time\, resources\, and connections?  In this interactive workshop\, we’ll discuss: \n\nvolunteer appreciation and retention\nhow to engage volunteers as donors\nhow to engage volunteers as community ambassadors/advocates\n\nThis session will cover best practices for both individual volunteers and volunteer groups\, including faith-based\, corporate\, and academic volunteers.\nAbout the Presenter:   Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care.  Previously\, she worked with Kingdom House\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years.  She passionately believes in engaging volunteers to not only help meet an organization’s immediate needs for service\, but their ongoing needs for financial support and community buy-in.\nJulie currently serves on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and has served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center.  She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Send Me St. Louis\, We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries)\, and the Episcopal Service Corps.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/deepening-volunteer-engagement-coming-soon/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20180326T174307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T174307Z
UID:3328-1529398800-1529409600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  Volunteer Recruitment\nVolunteers can support your organization in a myriad of ways:  time\, resources\, connections\, and more.  But how do you effectively recruit volunteers which meet the needs of your programs?  In this interactive workshop\, we’ll explore best practices for volunteer recruitment\, such as: \n\nDesigning your recruitment strategy\nCreating targeted recruitment communications\nWriting attractive recruitment appeals\nSweetening the deal:  volunteer-benefits-centered recruitment\nUtilizing your agency’s website and social media for recruitment\nMaximizing your networks for volunteer recruitment\nBeyond the initial contact:  guiding interested prospects into volunteerism\n And more!\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of volunteer recruitment best practices\, plus excellent resources to help them design and/or update their volunteer recruitment program.\n\n \nAbout the Presenter:   Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care.  Previously\, she worked with Kingdom House\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years.  She passionately believes in engaging volunteers to not only help meet an organization’s immediate needs for service\, but their ongoing needs for financial support and community buy-in.\nJulie currently serves on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and has served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center.  She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Send Me St. Louis\, We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries)\, and the Episcopal Service Corps.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteer-recruitment/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20180326T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T174035Z
UID:3324-1524733200-1524744000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Engagement 101
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  Volunteer Engagement 101\nVolunteers can support your organization in a myriad of ways:  time\, resources\, connections\, and more.  But how do you create and maintain a strong volunteer program which meets the needs of your agency while ensuring that volunteers are happy and engaged?  In this interactive workshop\, we will discuss best practices for the basics of volunteer engagement\, such as: \n\nVolunteer recruitment\nVolunteer intake (application\, interview\, background\, check\, etc.) and orientation\nVolunteer job descriptions\, handbooks\, release forms\, and other essential documents\nVolunteer retention and appreciation\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of basic volunteer engagement best practices\, plus excellent resources to help them design and/or update their volunteer engagement program.\n \nAbout the Presenter:   Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care.  Previously\, she worked with Kingdom House\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years.  She passionately believes in engaging volunteers to not only help meet an organization’s immediate needs for service\, but their ongoing needs for financial support and community buy-in.\nJulie currently serves on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and has served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center.  She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Send Me St. Louis\, We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries)\, and the Episcopal Service Corps.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteer-engagement-101-3/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20170113T205342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T205342Z
UID:2889-1487235600-1487246400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Engagement 101
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers can support your organization in a myriad of ways: time\, resources\, connections\, and more. But how do you create and maintain a strong volunteer program which meets the needs of your agency while ensuring that volunteers are happy and engaged? In this interactive workshop\, we’ll discuss best practices for the basics of volunteer engagement\, such as: \n\nVolunteer recruitment\nVolunteer intake (application\, interview\, background check\, etc.) and orientation\nVolunteer job descriptions\, handbooks\, release forms\, and other essential documents\nVolunteer retention and appreciation\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of basic volunteer engagement best practices\, plus excellent resources to help them design and/or update their volunteer engagement program.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteer-engagement-101-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20160705T142311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160705T142311Z
UID:2549-1471510800-1471521600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Engagement 101
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nVolunteer Engagement 101\nVolunteers can support your organization in a myriad of ways: time\, resources\, connections\, and more. But how do you create and maintain a strong volunteer program which meets the needs of your agency while ensuring that volunteers are happy and engaged? In this interactive workshop\, we’ll discuss best practices for the basics of volunteer engagement\, such as: \n\nVolunteer recruitment\nVolunteer intake (application\, interview\, background check\, etc.) and orientation\nVolunteer job descriptions\, handbooks\, release forms\, and other essential documents\nVolunteer retention and appreciation\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of basic volunteer engagement best practices\, plus excellent resources to help them design and/or update their volunteer engagement program.\nAbout the Presenter:\nJulie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers. She currently works at Kingdom House\, where she has utilized best practices to recruit and retain individual volunteers and volunteer groups\, achieving such successes as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years. She passionately believes in engaging volunteers to not only help meet an organization’s immediate needs for service\, but their ongoing needs for financial support and community buy-in.\nJulie serves on the United Way Volunteer Center Certification Committee and is an active member of The Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association. She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri\, Send Me St. Louis\, and the Gateway Regional District of the UMC.\nIn addition to her work in volunteer engagement\, Julie is an active volunteer in the St. Louis community\, currently serving with Bridge Bread\, Eden Theological Seminary\, and St. Lou Fringe Festival. She has been featured in St. Louis magazine for her involvement with “Let Them Eat Art” and has been awarded three keys to the City of Maplewood. She would love it if you could tell her what they actually unlock.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteer-engagement-101/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20160510T195958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T195958Z
UID:2438-1466758800-1466773200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Culture-Crossing Service: Recruiting and Retaining Culturally Competent Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer experiences foster opportunities for people of various backgrounds to interact with one another. But navigating the many currents of class\, race\, faith\, education and language can cause friction between volunteers\, those they serve\, and you – the volunteer manager who’s steering the ship! In this session we’ll discuss how to train our current volunteers to serve with cultural sensitivity\, how to broaden our recruiting efforts to include underrepresented groups\, and address common barriers that volunteers encounter in culture-crossing service. \nInstructor Hannah Shanks holds her Master’s in Social Work from St. Louis University. She works with churches\, non-profit organizations and universities on issues related to cultural competency\, social justice\, and organizational direction and building strategic partnerships. \nFee: $55. ($40 for MVMA members\, with promo code. MVMA members who need the promo code may contact Pam Gordon at President@mvma-stl.org \nThis course qualifies for four hours of credit toward the Chancellor’s Certificate in Volunteer Management. In order to obtain this noncredit certificate\, individuals must enroll in\, and complete\, 16 or more hours of training in classes and/or events that are produced as part of the collaboration between MVMA and the NPML program.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/culture-crossing-service-recruiting-and-retaining-culturally-competent-volunteers/
LOCATION:# 92 JC Penney Conference Center (UM-St. Louis North Campus)\, One University Blvd. \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20151230T211736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T211736Z
UID:1697-1465290000-1465297200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:2nd Quarter Christian Volunteer Managers Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:St. Louis area churches and organizations will once again gather to discuss the “ins and outs” of volunteer management. The focus of this meeting will be determined at the 1st Quarter gathering on February 9th. \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/2nd-quarter-christian-volunteer-managers-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Send Me St. Louis":MAILTO:info@sendmestlouis.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20160425T141841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T141841Z
UID:2060-1461834000-1461844800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Deepening Volunteer Engagement
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/deepening-volunteer-engagement/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20160104T141905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T141905Z
UID:1684-1455008400-1455015600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:1st Quarter Christian Volunteer Managers Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join with others from St. Louis area churches and organizations to discuss what works\, what doesn’t\, and how to best manage your volunteers effectively. This quarter’s meeting will focus on how to best manage and engage both Christian and non-Christian volunteers who are working side-by-side in your organization or congregation.\nGuest Speakers:\nSara Lux is the Director of Development at The Bridge Outreach\, a ministry serving the homeless in St. Louis\, City. Previously\, she worked as an English teacher in China and served as a Policy Associate at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy.\nTamara Blanke is the Volunteer Manager at The Bridge Outreach\, and she has more than 10 years of varied management experience. She is very passionate about engaging the community to end homelessness! \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/1st-quarter-christian-volunteer-managers-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222730
CREATED:20150928T165127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150928T165127Z
UID:1543-1447318800-1447329600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Managing Difficult Volunteer Behaviors and Situations
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\n\n\nManaging Difficult Volunteer Behaviors and Situations\nDiscipline and volunteering do not sit well together; they feel uncomfortable in the same sentence .From time to time\, even the best volunteers can be difficult or a situation involving them becomes awkward.  Left unresolved\, the behavior and or the situation will lead to disruption throughout the volunteer ranks. Should the relationship with the volunteer be repaired? Can we FIRE the volunteer? Should we?\nThis workshop provides insights into how to identify the underlying issues and address them in a manner that protects the dignity of the volunteer and all parties concerned.  Step-by-step\, participants will explore opportunities to once again find a workable balance within their volunteer programs.\nAt the conclusion of this workshop\, participants will be able to:\n·         Identify underlying reasons for poor volunteer performance;\n·         Implement a progressive discipline system;\n·         Understand when and how to remove a volunteer.\nAbout the Presenter:\n\nReneé Johnson\nNonprofit Generalist\nReneé Johnson is a nonprofit generalist with particular expertise and professional experience in volunteer and arts management\, grants management and training. She consults with nonprofit organizations on a myriad of issues and teaches a course on basic volunteer management in the Nonprofit Management Program at Washington University.\nReneé served as the initial Executive Director of the Edwardsville Arts Center\, helping the organization establish its first facility. Previously\, she co-managed the Minority Arts Program (MAP) of the Missouri Arts Council (MAC).  With her counterpart in Kansas City\, Reneé helped minority developed arts programs throughout the state access the financial and technical assistance resources of the Council while providing guidance and coaching in the general growth and development of the nonprofit organizations. Prior to her work with MAC/MAP\, Reneé redeveloped and managed the volunteer and intern programs of the Missouri Historical Society; and\, served as the Director of External Communications for the Greater Minneapolis (MN) Girl Scout Council. Throughout her career\, Reneé has fed her passion for exchanging ideas and sharing knowledge as a local\, regional and national trainer. While completing her graduate work in Arts Management at American University\, Reneé worked with both local and national arts service organizations based in Washington\, D.C.  She also holds a BA in Russian and Chinese Comparative History from Oberlin College.\nAs a volunteer\, Reneé serves the volunteer management field as a member of the Editorial Review Board of the International Journal of Volunteer Management (IJOVA) and as a member and past president of the St. Louis Council (CVD) – Directors of Volunteer Services\, now the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association.Her current community involvements include Oberlin College Alumni Recruiter and co-chair of the Child Welfare Allocations Panel of the Greater St. Louis United Way.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/managing-difficult-volunteer-behaviors-and-situations/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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