Basics of Volunteer Management

Basics of Volunteer Management
For many nonprofits, volunteers play a major role in the success of the organization. With ever-increasing demands on services, a well-managed volunteer program can help your organization meet the needs of your constituents while maximizing budget. Help your organization prepare for, recruit, utilize and retain the best volunteers.
At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
· Apply the Volunteer Personnel Pathway to volunteer opportunities and program plans
· Understand the role of retention planning and its various facets;
· Identify potential pools of volunteers to meet the needs of your organization;
· Implement no less than three specific recruitment strategies for your organization’s volunteer needs; and,
· Generate training strategies appropriate to both volunteer and organization needs.