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I believe investing in training for volunteer engagement professionals is critical to an organization’s success, and Spark the Change Colorado is the best source in the state. Five of my colleagues at The Phoenix became certified through Spark’s Volunteer Engagement Training Program last year. Today, these individuals are champions of volunteerism in the organization, demonstrating knowledge and expertise that positions them as leaders amongst their peers, and yields extra-ordinary volunteer impact. Thank you, Spark the Change Colorado!" |
Spark the Change’s updated Volunteer Engagement Training Program (VETP), formerly the Volunteer Management Training Series (VMTS), consists of six modules created by the Points of Light Institute and updated in 2020. Classes are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the major components of nonprofit volunteer engagement. Earn a Volunteer Engagement Certificate and start developing volunteer recruitment, retention, and recognition strategies and methods of offering projects for diverse audiences.
Who is VETP for?
For many nonprofit organizations, volunteer help is vital. Discover how your nonprofit can run a volunteer program, cultivate leaders and benefit from volunteer expertise. Looking to learn ways to recruit, train, and recognize volunteers in your organization? VETP is perfect for you! This valuable program will enhance your knowledge whether you are a new or seasoned volunteer manager.
Premium Spark Members are eligible to receive a 10% discount for up to 2 employees. To receive the Promo Code for this discount, contact Kelly Streck at kstreck@sparkthechangecolorado.org. (Discounts are 10% off each registration, not 20% off the total of 2 registrations.) Fall Series dates coming soon.
Premium Spark Members are eligible to receive a 10% discount for up to 2 employees. To receive the Promo Code for this discount, contact Kelly Streck at kstreck@sparkthechangecolorado.org. (Discounts are 10% off each registration, not 20% off the total of 2 registrations.) Fall Series dates coming soon.
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Session #1: Establishing the Framework
Describe volunteerism and its role in civic life today. Identify elements of, explore barriers to, and motivators for volunteer engagement. |
Session #2: Planning for Volunteer Engagement
Start planning for how and where volunteers fit in our organizations. Learn how to conduct a Volunteer Engagement Assessment, consider risk, and identify the many steps, resources and support needed to effectively engage volunteers. |
Session #3: Opportunities & Outreach
Acquire tools with a Volunteer Experience Lens to get the volunteers you need in the door. Examine trends in volunteerism, develop position descriptions, explore targeted recruitment, and develop an outreach strategy. |
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Session #4: Intake & Onboarding
Recognize the difference between orienting and training volunteers and staff by creating systems to effectively screen, interview, match, place, orient and train volunteers. Assess training needs and design training to equip volunteers and staff. |
Session #5: Supervision & Support
Provide tools and strategies to ensure volunteers feel supported, effective and appreciated. Explore causes of and options for addressing volunteer performance problems and identify effective ways to reward and recognize volunteers. |
Session #6: Evaluation
Examine strategies for figuring out what is and isn’t working by building a foundation for evaluating volunteer engagement. Recognize the difference between Program and Stakeholder Evaluation, explore Impact Statements, Mutual Feedback and Stakeholder Satisfaction Surveys, and learn how to improve outcomes for volunteers, staff and the organization as a whole. |
For Premium Member discount, questions, upcoming trainings, or to join the waitlist for the next series, contact Kelly Streck at KStreck@sparkthechangecolorado.org.
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