Workshops

Good volunteer management means creating viable volunteer jobs, knowing when to give experienced volunteers more responsibility, and developing ways to recognize - and retain - volunteers. Our workshops are designed to support your work.

Guided by input from agencies, and through emerging trends in volunteering and community involvement, The Volunteer Center presents a series of seminars and workshops each year. Our trainings are designed to support your work with volunteers at all levels within your organization.

Trainings are held in both San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. Advance registration is required to attend a session; please use the link provided in each session description to register. You MUST complete the registration process and receive confirmation from The Volunteer Center unless other arrangements have been made. Fees apply and payment arrangements must be made upon registering. If you experience difficulty or need further information, please contact info@thevolunteercenter.net.

The Volunteer Center offers a scholarship fund to subsidize the cost of our trainings. Please download the Scholarship Fund Requirments to find out how your organization can benfit from this assistance. For more information about how to apply, please contact Jill Blackburn at 415-982-8999 Ext 228.

Investing in Corporate Relationships

Date: Friday, June 20th, 9:30 am -12:30 pm Register!
Location: San Francisco, Salesforce.com

If you've been wondering what it takes to build effective and sustainable partnerships with the business sector, you won't want to miss this learning opportunity! Find out how to create and manage a successful relationship you may translate into a working partnership. If you're interested in attracting groups of corporate volunteers or those with specialized skills, as well as identifying funding opportunities or in-kind support, this training is for you! We will give you the tools to initiate successful relationships within the corporate sector, with the focus being on how nonprofits engage employee volunteers. You will gain insight on what corporations are looking for in a partner and leave with a plan to invest in building your organization's corporate relationships.

Creating and Running a Successful Volunteer Program

Date: October 9th, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location: CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, San Francisco
Register Here Soon.

How many times have you lamented "If only I could find -or keep- that dream volunteer!"? Come find out exactly what you can be doing to attract and retain volunteers who will work for your organization without causing you more headaches than it's worth. In this lively, engaging workshop we will cover the six R's of a successful volunteer program - Readiness, Recruitment, Retention, Recognition, Record-Keeping and Risk Management. You will have the chance to get direction regarding your organization's own specific volunteer issues, and you will leave with concrete tools and a plan to expand your volunteer program.

Recruiting the Volunteers You Want and Need

Date: November 6th, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: CompassPoint San Francisco
Register Here Soon

Successful volunteer recruitment is really about an exchange; volunteers offer their time and talents in exchange for something of value to them. In this workshop, we'll discuss what motivates volunteers and identify their needs. We'll also explore effective strategies for how you can better involve volunteers in your work. You'll leave with a concrete plan to recruit the volunteers you want and need in your agency.

Creating and Running a Successful Volunteer Program

Date: December 10th, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location: CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, San Francisco
Register Here Soon.

How many times have you lamented "If only I could find -or keep- that dream volunteer!"? Come find out exactly what you can be doing to attract and retain volunteers who will work for your organization without causing you more headaches than it's worth. In this lively, engaging workshop we will cover the six R's of a successful volunteer program - Readiness, Recruitment, Retention, Recognition, Record-Keeping and Risk Management. You will have the chance to get direction regarding your organization's own specific volunteer issues, and you will leave with concrete tools and a plan to expand your volunteer program.

Facilitated Roundtable: Volunteer Managers' Schmooze Fest

Date: TBD, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: San Mateo

Want a chance to network with other volunteer managers and share best practice tips? Look no further! Join us and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with other professionals who work in the field of volunteer management: discuss daily issues of managing volunteers, ask those burning questions and share resources. Facilitated by Volunteer Center staff. Flat fee: $15.00 beverages and fruit supplied by The Volunteer Center.

Date: TBD, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: San Francisco, The Volunteer Center

Want a chance to network with other volunteer managers and share best practice tips? Look no further! Join us for pizza and salad or bring your own bag lunch and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with other professionals who work in the field of volunteer management: discuss daily issues of managing volunteers, ask those burning questions and share resources. Facilitated by Volunteer Center staff. Flat fee: $25.00