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Training in Tacoma, WA in September

Recruiting, Recruiting, Recruiting

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

In today’s market different people want different things in their volunteering choices.  Are you aiming your recruiting efforts at bringing in the people you need?  What does your Web site say to different types of people and their volunteering choices for your organization?  Here is a workshop that focuses on streamlining an existing recruiting effort to attract people with different skills and interests.  Do some volunteer task analysis to expand the engagement of volunteers.  Get feedback on your current recruiting strategies.  Plan a campaign to recruit a specific type of volunteer.  All enrollees must bring print information used in the recruiting effort—brochure, flyer, or copy of Web page aimed at recruitment. 

Managing the Challenging Volunteer

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

            Most volunteers are amiable people ready and willing to do the tasks at hand.  Some volunteers, however,  present creative challenges, some are bossy, some do not follow the guidelines, and some are just plain cranky.  Managing volunteers who present difficulties is likely the most challenging part of the volunteer administrators task.  Learn how to cope with the “difficult” volunteer.

This workshop distinguishes between those who are creative and how to effectively channel that creativity and those who are detrimental to the overall program.  Discuss with your colleagues strategies to handle your challenges in managing people.  Start with some background on what motivates people to volunteer and go away with new ideas or practical tips on how to cope with that challenging volunteer.

Sponsor:  The Nonprofit Center of Tacoma and South Puget Sound
For registration information contact: http://www.npcenter.org/ or 253-272-5844

Trainer:  Nancy Macduff

Nancy Macduff is an internationally recognized trainer and author on volunteer management and administration, with nine books on volunteerism to her credit.  She served 15 years as Executive Director of a nonprofit youth agency and six years as the coordinator of a government volunteer program.  Her client list for training and consulting includes such organizations at Red Cross, United Way, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington State University, Portland State University, Cooperative Extension Services, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, Points of Light, and National Park Service. 

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Association of Volunteer Resource Managers in Binghamton, NY

Registration for the 2008 Association of Volunteer Resources Management (AVRM) conference is now open. The conference will be held in Binghamton, New York on October 1-3, 2008.

The AVRM conference program reflects the interests and professional development goals of volunteer resources managers. The theme of this year’s conference “Power in Partnerships”, features 30 presenters, reflects the broadest spectrum of practitioners and interests such as all volunteer organizations, corporate social responsibility, student volunteers, credentialing and disaster response, to name few.

Martin J Cowling, one of Australia’s leading consultants on not for profit and volunteer management, will deliver the keynote address. He has worked with commercial and not for profit organizations for over twenty years. Currently CEO of People First -Total Solutions, Martin works regularly with individuals and organizations in the US, UK and Australia on areas connected with not for profit management, organizational culture staff motivation, effective volunteer management, constructive personal development and financial disadvantage.

The conference will also feature special networking times and pre- and post conference trainings.

Visit www.avrm.org for more information. The Early Bird Discount deadline is September 17, 2008

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Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) Volunteer Today encourages mangers of volunteers to enhance their skills and effectiveness on the job through a variety of educational opportunities. Experienced managers of volunteers can highlight that skill achievement by seeking the Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) endorsement. The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) advances the profession and practice of volunteer resource management by certifying individuals who demonstrate knowledge and competence in the leadership of volunteers. Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) is an international credential awarded to practitioners with at least 3 years of experience who successfully complete an exam and written portfolio process. Originally developed by the Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA) several decades ago, the credentialing program is now sponsored by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration. For detailed information visit their Web site at: http://www.cvacert.org.

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