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WorkshopsGood 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. Engaging the Business Community: Building Sustainable Partnerships Through Employee Volunteers WorkshopIf 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! Whether you're interested in attracting groups of corporate volunteers or those with highly specialized skills, identifying funding opportunities or in-kind support, this workshop series will cover all you need to know about successfully engaging businesses through their employees' volunteer efforts. Date: June 30th 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Creating and Running a Successful Volunteer ProgramHow 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. Date: August 11th, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
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