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Playing by the Rules: Creating an Effective Volunteer Handbook

11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT, October 15, 2015   |   Organized by: VolunteerMatch.org

Description

Playing by the Rules: Creating an Effective Volunteer Handbook
Thursday, October 15, 2015
11:00am - 12:00pm Pacific / 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern

Duration: 60 minutes
Topic: Core Components
Facilitator(s): Jennifer Bennett, CVA
Hosted By: VolunteerMatch
Cost: Free
When was the last time you reviewed your Volunteer Handbook or Policies and Procedures Manual? It’s probably been too long. Learn how to create a living document that can help both paid and volunteer staff be better informed and know what is expected of them. A good Volunteer Handbook can also help you better identify and deal with challenging volunteers. Whether you’re just starting to create a Handbook or if you’re looking for best practices on information to include, this webinar will evaluate the Handbook you have and help you create a stronger framework for your volunteer engagement program.

What You'll Learn:
•How to create a living document that can help both paid and volunteer staff be better informed and know what is expected of them.
•How to deal with challenging volunteers.
•How to evaluate the Handbook you have.
•How to create a stronger framework for your volunteer engagement program.

Who Should Attend:
•Nonprofit Volunteer Managers
•Nonprofit Volunteer Managers who are new to the field

How does the webinar work?
You attend the webinar using your Internet connection. Once you register, your confirmation email will provide you with an Internet link where you join the webinar at the specified date and time. The webinar audio uses your computer's microphone or speakers (VoIP). A telephone option is also available for audio. You will also be able to ask questions during the webinar.

System Requirements:
PC based attendees - Windows 7, Vista XP or 2003 Server
Mac based attendees - Mac OS X 10.5 or newer




Jennifer Bennett, CVA , Senior Manager of Education & Training at VolunteerMatch

Jennifer joined VolunteerMatch to formalize and manage the organization’s volunteer engagement program. She has over 15 years of nonprofit management experience, most of those years spent directly managing volunteers. She shares her knowledge with volunteer managers through the webinars found on the Learning Center, in newsletters and blog entries, and in person at conferences around the country. She was Certified in Volunteer Administration in 2009, and joined the Board of the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration in 2012. She holds a B.A. from Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, VA.

Registration Dates

Jun 15 - Oct 14, 2015

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