Certificate Program in Volunteer Program Management

Sponsored by: The Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley

In partnership with The Points of Light Foundation/Hands-On Network

 

The Program: Non-profit organizations are becoming increasingly dependent on volunteers to help achieve the mission of their organizations, and the need for well-trained managers of volunteers continues to escalate. The Volunteer Management Certificate Program (VMCP) is nationally researched and has designed a four session training program that focuses on practical real-life learning exercises and provides “basic training" for managers of volunteers.

 

Session One:  Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

UNDERSTANDING TODAY’S MARKET OF VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR MOTIVATIONS

 

Session Two: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

PLANNING A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

 

Session Three:  Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

TARGETED RECRUITMENT THROUGH EFFECTIVE JOB DESIGN

 

Session Four:  Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

KEYS TO RETENTION, MEANINGFUL RECOGNITION AND EVALUATION

 

Instructor:  Carol Stone, International trainer and Consultant in Volunteer Program Management

Carol Stone is a nationally recognized leader in the field of community building, volunteer mobilization and nonprofit training and development.  She has served as a national consultant and trainer for Points of Light Foundation, Camp Fire, U.S.A and a broad range of local, regional, national and international nonprofits. She was one of the pilot trainers to launch the Certificate in Volunteer Management utilizing her past experience as dean and creator of three university-level educational certificate programs for nonprofit personnel.

 

Who should attend?  Nonprofit professional staff and newcomers to the field of volunteerism

 

Fees:  Certificate in Volunteer Program Management (4 sessions) $150, Individual sessions $55 each

 

How to Register: Send check and Registration form to:

   Amy Gray, Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley, 119 W. Palm Ave Monrovia, CA 91016

 

Make check Payable to Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley