Volunteer Essentials
Volunteer Essentials Workshop Series
Interactive Virtual Workshops for Volunteer Administrators
Free for Members & Open to All
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Volunteer Essentials is a series of six (6) workshops that meet Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA) Competencies. CVA status is NOT required, but you can earn CE credits for it. Each session will focus on a different special topic from the CVA Body of Knowledge & Competencies.
These interactive virtual workshops are facilitated by local volunteer administrators and feature a high degree of participation and peer-to-peer learning. Each of the Volunteer Essentials workshops can be taken independently or as a series, and they can be attended several times since topics always change. Generally offered once a month.
Session Topics:
Engagement
In this workshop participants will have an informal discussion with peers and facilitators on various topics regarding the engagement of volunteers. Workshops are facilitated by San Diego nonprofit sector volunteer administrators. 1.5 CVA Credits
Involvement
In this workshop participants will have an informal discussion with peers and facilitators on various topics regarding the involvement of volunteers.
Management
In this workshop participants will have an informal discussion with peers and facilitators on various topics regarding the management of volunteers. 1.0 CVA Credits
Onboarding
In this interactive virtual roundtable we will discuss aspects of volunteer onboarding such as: Preparing volunteers for their roles; Developing orientation and training plans; Designing and conducting orientation.
Retention
In this workshop participants will have an informal discussion with peers and facilitator on various topics regarding the retention of volunteers. 1.5 CVA Credits
Workforce
In this workshop participants will have an informal discussion with peers and facilitators on various topics regarding volunteer workforce. Topics may include: developing volunteer position descriptions, interviewing and matching volunteers with assignments.
Workshops are facilitated by San Diego nonprofit sector volunteer administrators.
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for nonprofit professionals who work with volunteers, such as volunteer coordinators, managers, directors, and program supervisors.