Date:
28 October, 2014 to 30 October, 2014
October 28, 2014 09:00 AM to October 30, 2014 04:00 PM
Pre-requisite for the Red River College Volunteer Management Certificate - 40 hour credit*
This three-day workshop will provide staff and volunteers with an opportunity to examine and practice the organizational and human relations skills necessary to meet today's challenges of a changing volunteer environment. Develop a clear understanding of the components necessary to develop an effective volunteer program in your organization.
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List of topics
- Trends & Planning
- Planning and Positioning the Volunteer Program
- Policies and Procedures
- Job Design & Risk Management
- Marketing & Recruitment
- Screening & Interviewing
- Communication & Problem Solving
- Orientation & Training
- Performance Management
- Retention and Recognition
Participants will have an opportunity to network with other managers of volunteer programs and become familiar with current resources.
About the Trainer: Barb Gemmell
BARB GEMMELL, CAVR, has extensive experience in facilitating and consulting for organizations interested in maximizing the effectiveness of their volunteers. This includes 13 years with Volunteer Manitoba as a staff member where she worked with organizations of all sizes and structures, both within the province as well as nationally. Barb provides practical ideas including examples from her current personal volunteer involvement with organizations such as the Community Legal Education Association, Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba, Good Neighbours Active Living Centre, College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Manitoba Association for Volunteer Administration.
Location:
302-1200 Portage Avenue
Mediation Services Round Room
Winnipeg, MB
Cost:
$400.00
Region:
Host:
Volunteer Manitoba
Winnipeg Manitoba
Canada