Florida Association for Volunteer Resource Management

In partnership with

Volunteer Florida

and 

VolunteerLEON

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 on Engaging Volunteers More Effectively

1. Evaluating a Volunteer Program
   1. Deciding what to evaluate
   2. Assessing volunteer satisfaction, management and outcomes
   3. Using evaluation information
2. Understanding Volunteering
   1. Volunteer trends in the U.S
   2. Characteristics of effective volunteer programs
   3. Volunteer motivation models
3. Planning a Volunteer Program
   1. Conducting basic needs assessments
   2. Creating volunteer position descriptions
   3. Developing a purpose statement, policies and budget
4. Recruiting & Placing Volunteers
   1. Developing volunteer recruitment strategies and messages
   2. Accessing underutilized volunteers
   3. Interviewing volunteers for optimal placement
5. Orienting & Training Volunteers
   1. Identifying training needs
   2. Building a training session
   3. Effective training delivery
6. Supervising Volunteers
   1. Defining and communicating expectations
   2. Supervising and recognizing people with different motivations
   3. Developing a recognition plan
      

Who should participate?

Volunteer coordinators, volunteer program managers, and anyone who has responsibility for supervising volunteers.

What’s included?

Cost
$150 for the Six Course Series - 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.

Registration
To register or for more information, contact Jeri Bush at 850-606-1970 or bushj@leoncountyfl.gov

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.

VolunteerLEON, the Volunteer Services arm of Leon County Government works closely with a broad array of community organizations to provide leadership and support for the county's volunteer initiatives.  This investment in building relationships is central to Volunteer Services.  VolunteerLEON conducts training for local, state and national organizations annually.