Florida Association for Volunteer Resource Management
In partnership with
Volunteer Florida
Presents the
Excellence in Volunteer Management Certificate Training
Florida Excellence in Volunteer Management Certification focuses on building the capacity of volunteer administrators, managers and coordinators throughout Florida by providing accessible, high quality training. The training builds upon the attendee’s experiences in volunteer management (government organization, nonprofit or faith-based organization) by providing relevant course materials and best practices.
Increase the Effectiveness of Your Volunteer Program
§ Would you like to maximize the effectiveness of your volunteers?
§ Do you want to achieve greater results with your volunteer program?
§ Do you want to learn the latest in volunteer management?
§ Do you struggle with recruiting or retaining volunteers?
If you answered yes, then this training course is for you!
Six Modules Presented in Two Days on Engaging Volunteers More Effectively
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Evaluating a Volunteer Program
- Deciding what to evaluate
- Assessing volunteer satisfaction, management and outcomes
- Using evaluation information
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Understanding Volunteering
- Volunteer trends in the U.S
- Characteristics of effective volunteer programs
- Volunteer motivation models
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Planning a Volunteer Program
- Conducting basic needs assessments
- Creating volunteer position descriptions
- Developing a purpose statement, policies and budget
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Recruiting & Placing Volunteers
- Developing volunteer recruitment strategies and messages
- Accessing underutilized volunteers
- Interviewing volunteers for optimal placement
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Orienting & Training Volunteers
- Identifying training needs
- Building a training session
- Effective training delivery
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Supervising Volunteers
- Defining and communicating expectations
- Supervising and recognizing people with different motivations
- Developing a recognition plan
Who should participate?
Volunteer coordinators, volunteer program managers, and anyone who has responsibility for supervising volunteers.
What’s included?
§ Participant workbook, handouts and resources
§ Individual and group learning activities
§ Qualified trainers with a variety of industry experience
§ Opportunities to interact with colleagues from various sectors and organizations
Location
Hilton Garden Inn
55 Town Center Blvd.
Palm Coast FL 32164
(386) 586-2463
Hotel room rate is $89 single, $99 double – Group code – VTM - deadline for hotel rate is 8/15/16
Cost
$150 for the Six Course Series. Register 1 or more additional participants from your organization at 50% discount ($75) All registered participants who are not FAVRM members will receive a free FAVRM individual membership for 2016-2017.
FAVRM Members Discounted Rate $100 - Register 1 or more additional participants from member organization for $75 each person.
Participation in all six courses is required. Participants are expected to take a pre and post-test. Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive the Florida Excellence in Volunteer Management Certificate.
Questions?
For more information, contact Suzy Gamblain
About The Partners
Founded in 1983, the Florida Association for Volunteer Resource Management is a vital association that provides a network of support and professional development to volunteer management professionals throughout Florida and the Southeast. FAVRM is focused on engaging and supporting organizational leaders and volunteer resource management professionals who inspire, equip and mobilize others to take action. FAVRM is a vibrant, passionate and experienced group of volunteer management professionals who provide a great support network.
Volunteer Florida is the Governor’s lead agency for volunteerism and national service in Florida. Volunteer Florida grants funds to educational foundations, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to administer AmeriCorps and National Service Programs. Volunteer Florida leads Florida’s national days of service, including September 11 and Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. During disasters, Volunteer Florida is the lead agency for volunteers and donations.