VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES IN YOUR COMMUNITY

• Date:  September 13th, 20th and 27th, 2011
• Time:  11:30AM‐ 1:30PM
• Registration Deadline: September 6^th OR when Session Limit is reached.
• Cost: contact the community registration location for details
• Community Locations: Grande Prairie, Cremona, Fort McMurray, Innisfail, Oyen, Brooks, Stettler, Sundre, & Hinton

Overview

A three part interactive series of workshops brought to you by Community Futures and Volunteer Alberta geared towards establishing best practices in the non­profit/voluntary  sector.

Chronological themes include volunteer recruitment, volunteer screening and volunteer retention. Through the expertise of the collaborating organizations you will learn how to: create an inviting culture that attracts and retains new volunteers; develop effective screening 
procedures, discovering tools that help you re­think your organization’s approach to  screening;  and showing volunteers and clients that  they are  valued.

Workshop Descriptions

Workshop 1: Volunteer Recruitment: September 13th:

This session discusses the process of recruiting volunteers to organizations or for specific projects or initiatives addressing Why, What, Who, How and When, while building the capacity of voluntary sector organizations to recruit volunteers; creating an understanding of the various elements that go into the process of volunteer recruitment; and providing information, discussion and checklists to aid participants in developing or refining their volunteer recruitment strategies.

Workshop 2: Screening In, Not Out: September 20th:

In the final session, you will be exploring ‘What Works’ in the element of Volunteer Retention, recognizing that volunteer retention is fundamentally a work of relationship and trust building; instilling a sense of validation in your volunteers.

Workshop 3: Volunteer Retention: September 27th: In the final session, you will be exploring ‘What Works’ in the element of Volunteer Retention, recognizing that volunteer retention is fundamentally a work of relationship and trust building; instilling a sense of validation in your volunteers.

Participant Registration Locations

Attendees are encouraged to register at one of the following community video conferencing locations:

Additional Information

Follow‐up support is provided by Richard Larsen via web conferencing  (Live Meeting), email or phone.  To schedule a Live Meeting session, please contact Richard by phone: 403‐382‐4095 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Presenters

Richard Larsen, MSc., a Community Development Officer with Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, focuses on building the capacity of individuals and groups to achieve their goals and accomplish their projects. With twenty-six years of experience working with a range of communities; rural, northern, ethnic, aboriginal, government and urban organizations, he identifies ‘what’s working’ and finds ways to replicate that. Richard also has an active role as a volunteer in his church and community, and is an organizer and sponsor of humanitarian efforts in the developing world.

Lisa Michetti’s new role as Program Manager came after coming to Volunteer Alberta in May 2008 as Program Assistant following her graduation from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Her projects with Volunteer Alberta include managing their relationship with 29 Volunteer Centres, implementing and managing the Volunteer Police Information Check Program and contributing her appreciation for diversity working on Intersections, a project designed to increase the cultural competency of rural nonprofit organizations. Lisa represented Alberta and Canada as a rhythmic gymnast for over twelve years and currently volunteers with Rhythmic Gymnastics Alberta, Edmonton Humane Society (SPCA) as well as the What Kind of World? Program with the United Nations Association.