How to Maximize the Value of Volunteers

A strong volunteer program can help your nonprofit reach more people, raise its profile, and even attract new donors. But managing volunteers well requires skill and a thoughtful strategy. Join us for a one-hour webinar to learn from experts how to recruit volunteers, get them up to speed, define their roles, and recognize their contributions – so they’ll return often. You’ll learn from Amira Barger, board chair of the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration, which has certified more than 1,700 volunteer managers in 10 countries. She’ll explain how to develop smart policies and processes for engaging volunteers – and why and how to hire a dedicated volunteer manager. Barger also will share advice on how to define volunteer roles to meet your nonprofit’s needs and attract people dedicated to your mission. Plus, Faiza Venzant, general manager of volunteer development at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, will explain how to foster an organizational culture that values volunteers,