Excellence in Volunteer Management Training Series - Basic
Date:
02/28/2012 - 9:00am - 03/01/2012 - 4:00pm
The Excellence in Volunteer Management Training Series is a sequence of six courses on organizing and implemeting an effective volunteer program in a nonprofit or government organization. The interactive curriculum is based on the newest research and effective practices in the industry, and is packaged in an easy-to-use format. This series was updated in 2010 by HandsOn Network. Find out the latest trends and best practices in volunteer management garnered from experts in the field. Series given by Chris Smith, HOSC Chief Operating Officer & Nonprofit Capacity-Building Consultant.
The six half-day courses that comprise the series are (in order):
- Understanding Volunteering: Exploring the Heart of the Volunteer Sector
- Planning Your Volunteer Program: Building a Solid Foundation
- Recruiting and Placing Volunteers: Matching Volunteer Skills with Service Needs
- Orienting and Training Volunteers: Achieving Service Excellence
- Supervising Volunteers: Maximizing the Volunteer Experience
- Evaluating Your Volunteer Program: Improving Results Through Data and Feedback
Each participant receives a workbook with resources, copies of the power point slides and templates to support each unit. All attendees will have an opportunity to take an open book exam to earn a "Volunteer Management" Certificate of Achievement for completing course work successfully.
When: The EVMTS is February 28 – March 1, 2012 from 9 am – noon and 1 pm- 4 pm each day.
Cost: The cost of the EVMTS certificate course is $480 for nonmembers. HOSC and Americorps members are entitled to the special rate of $240, a 50% discount.
Where: All sessions are held at HandsOn Suburban Chicago's office located at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.
Contact: Register online, or contact Chris Smith with any questions
