PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Upcoming professional development opportunities to help build your organizations volunteer management capacity, to increase your skills or to learn new skills:
- Volunteer Management Certificate Program 2013
- VMC 101 - Volunteer Management Fundamentals - May 1,2,7,8
- VMC 104 - Orientation, Training and Supervision of Volunteers - April 15,16
- VMC 105 - Volunteer Recognition and Retention - April 29,30
- VMC 103 - Risk Management for Volunteer Managers - May 13,14
- VMC 107 - Ethics & Fiscal Management for Volunteer Managers - May 16,17
- VMC 109 - Policies & Procedures for Volunteer Managers - June 27,28
NEW: Volunteer Management Certificate Program 2013
Overview: Volunteer managers often wear many hats. The responsibility for volunteer management may be assigned to staff members whose primary function lies elsewhere e.g., administrative assistant, fund development or human resources. Volunteer management can be a crucial element for the success of the 8,000 nonprofit organizations in Edmonton Region, half of which are run entirely by volunteers. Many organizations could not function without the contributions made by their dedicated, generous volunteers.
Outcomes: The Volunteer Management Certificate (VMC) will provide participants with the knowledge, tools and networking opportunities to align their work with the strategic mission and values of their organization. This in turn strengthens capacity within the organization and the nonprofit sector to fulfill their mission.
Curriculum: The VMC curriculum is based on current internationally accepted core competencies and a body of knowledge which serves as a foundation. This certificate program is a step in the right direction for individuals who may seek to achieve industry designations such as CAVR – Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources.
The VMC offers professional development for individuals developing a career in the volunteer sector as well as those who have been active in the sector for years and who wish to refresh their skill set or learn new skills.
Developed and Facilitated by: Milena Santoro, CMM CMP PIDP - author, international professional speaker, educator, award winning certified meeting and special events professional who has earned many accolades managing events for corporations, international associations, social clients and not-for-profit agencies. Milena is President and CEO of MS Productions Inc. She is an active member of the volunteer community, serving in various leadership roles: facilitator for the Alberta Culture Board Development Program, President of Volunteer Management Group Edmonton Chapter and Committee, Professional Development for CAVR.
Volunteer Management Certificate Program Modules:
- VMC 101 Volunteer Management Fundamentals - 24 hours - $395
- VMC 102 Leadership and Management - 12 hours - $195
- VMC 103 Risk Management - 12 hours - $195
- VMC 104 Orientation, Training, and Supervision of Volunteers - 12 hours - $195
- VMC 105 Volunteer Recognition and Retention - 12 hours - $195
- VMC 106 Grant Writing - 6 hours - $145
- VMC 107 Ethics and Fiscal Management - 12 hours - $195
- VMC 108 Board Development - 6 hours - $145
- VMC 109 Policies and Procedures - 12 hours - $195
- VMC 110 Event Planning - 12 hours - $195
- VMC 111 Capstone - $100
To register phone 780-732-6649 or email voled@volunteeredmonton.com.
Looking for the Volunteer Management Certificate Training Schedule for 2013? Click here or select Workshops and Events in the sidebar.
AASCF Leadership Bursary: The Alberta Association of Services for Children and Families offers a bursary which could be applied to cover the fee for taking the Volunteer Management Certificate Program. Eligibility criteria are available on the AASCF website located here. One of the criteria for eligibility is: "Be employed by an organization / agency that is contracted to provide services to the Ministry Human Services of the Government of Alberta through the Children and Family Service Authorities and Services for persons with disabilities.
VMC 101 - Volunteer Management Fundamentals
Next four-day session covers the following topics:
- Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - Introduction to Volunteerism & Planning for a Volunteer Program
- Thursday, May 2, 2013 - Recruitment & Selection of Volunteers
- Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - Training, Orientation, Recognition & Retention; Investment in Volunteer Involvement
- Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - Risk Management
Cost: $395 (fee includes course materials and GST)
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (45 minute lunch break - lunch is not provided)
Location: #400, 10025 – 106 street, (The Baker Centre)
VMC 104 - Orientation, Training and Supervision of Volunteers
Whether the role of a volunteer is basic and routine or more complex, the same level of training, guidance, and supervision must be provided in order to help your volunteers perform the agreed to duties. Increase your ability to engage volunteers, run dynamic orientations, train them effectively and provide them with support and supervision. As a result you will increase the capacity of your volunteer program such that present volunteers can gain skills, expand their responsibilities, move into leadership roles or shift their volunteer placements within your organization where appropriate.
Orientations, ongoing Training and Supervision are key opportunities to reflect back to volunteers the important impact they are making with your organization and clients while also serving to maintain their engagement with you!
This course is delivered in a “Train-the-Trainer” format. Participants will receive a Certificate from Volunteer Edmonton following this workshop
Cost: $195
Date: April 15 & 16, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Baker Centre #400, 10025 - 106 street, Edmonton, AB
Registration: click here
For more information, contact voled@volunteeredmonton.com or call 780-732-6649.
Cancelation Policy:
While Volunteer Edmonton strives to ensure there are no disruptions in our workshop dates there may be occasion where issues arise that are out of our control. As a result we are committed to re-scheduling the program as soon as possible and providing options to participants.
VMC 105 - Volunteer Recognition and Retention
Volunteers are the backbone and heart of most Non-Profit organizations and Charities. Once you have engaged volunteers through orientation, training and supervision, you want to continue to provide them opportunities to grow and contribute while ensuring they understand the impact they are making. Volunteer turnover can significantly affect the organization as well as other volunteers.
In this 2 day workshop, you will discover how to retain those volunteers by using volunteer retention strategies such as understanding your volunteers motivation, how you can be flexible and adaptable, how to recognize and appreciate the impact they are making and create a plan of action with your volunteers to manage their engagement.
Cost: $195
Date: April 29 & 30, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Baker Centre: #400, 10025 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
Registration: click here
For more information, contact voled@volunteeredmonton.com or call 780-732-6649.
Cancelation Policy:
While Volunteer Edmonton strives to ensure there are no disruptions in our workshop dates there may be occasion where issues arise that are out of our control. As a result we are committed to re-scheduling the program as soon as possible and providing options to participants.VMC 103 – Risk Management
The goal of a Risk Management plan is to protect your organization, staff, volunteers, and clients. The more you can make risk management part of your organization’s culture, the more it puts your organization, rather than the potential risks, in charge.
Don’t be intimidated or overwhelmed by the task! Remember, a successful risk management strategy is one that is tailored to your organization. It makes no difference whether staff or volunteers provide a service. If something goes wrong, the organization could be exposed to liability
In this 2 day workshop, you will discover what is risk and risk management, define the in-depth process of risk management, implement a plan and evaluate the outcomes.
Cost: $195
Date: May 13 & 14, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Baker Centre: #400, 10025 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
Registration: click here
For more information, contact at voled@volunteeredmonton.com or call 780-732-6649.
Cancelation Policy:
While Volunteer Edmonton strives to ensure there are no disruptions in our workshop dates there may be occasion where issues arise that are out of our control. As a result we are committed to re-scheduling the program as soon as possible and providing options to participants.
In this two day workshop, you will discover how to understand and commit to core values, honor ethical principles and apply these to your volunteer programs.
In regards to Fiscal Management you will define types of budgets, techniques on creating effective budgets; apply principals of effective resource management to maximize efficiencies.
Cost: $195
Date: May 16 & 17, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Baker Centre: #400, 10025 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
Registration: click hereFor more information, contact voled@volunteeredmonton.com or call 780-732-6649.
Cancelation Policy:
While Volunteer Edmonton strives to ensure there are no disruptions in our workshop dates there may be occasion where issues arise that are out of our control. As a result we are committed to re-scheduling the program as soon as possible and providing options to participants.
Policies and procedures to some volunteer managers can be a daunting task. Policies and procedures are often about writing down what you are already doing. Make it a manageable task by keeping it simple and doing it over a period of time.
In this two day workshop, you will discover the basic framework on how to develop and define policies and procedures, define board policy versus management policy, what should be included, create a policy checklist and introduce new policies and procedures to volunteers.
Cost: $195
Date: June 27 & 28, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Baker Centre, #400, 10025 - 106 Street, Edmonton, AB
Registration: click here
Cancelation Policy:
While Volunteer Edmonton strives to ensure there are no disruptions in our workshop dates there may be occasion where issues arise that are out of our control. As a result we are committed to re-scheduling the program as soon as possible and providing options to participants.
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