12 Key Actions for Successful Volunteer Programs

12 Key Actions for Successful Volunteer Programs

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Tuesday, 29 Oct 2013, 04:00PM


The profession of volunteer management has focused its attention primarily on the volunteer manager, thinking, often incorrectly, that a corps of well-trained managers is the key to an effective volunteer program. This has proven short sighted. To be successful, volunteer programs must have the commitment and competency of all paid staff, not just the volunteer staff and managers that partner with the volunteers daily. Learn how to create 'Volunteer Program Champions' at the executive levels of your organization. In this workshop you'll learn what nonprofits with excellent volunteer programs have in common and how their organizations effectively involve volunteers.

Handouts & Resources

Presenters

Marty Petillo

Marty Petillo

Volunteer Services Manager, Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Marty Petillo has served the community for the past 12 years as the Volunteer Services Manager at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. With over 30 years experience in nonprofit management, she defines her work with the 600+ Olbrich volunteer crew as an HR office for unpaid staff. She works with staff supervisors…