Overview

We invite both new and experienced volunteer coordinators, as well as others involved in adult education programs who work with volunteers, to join this online facilitated sharing group meeting. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow volunteer coordinators, share resources and strategies, ask questions, and explore new ideas and practices to strengthen your volunteer program.

    Audience

    This professional development activity/course is designed for:

  • New and experienced volunteer coordinators and others involved in adult education programs who work with volunteers
Description

We will begin the meeting with a general check-in, followed by a discussion of successes and challenges related to  training and recruitment. There will be time for small-group discussions throughout. 

Discussions will address the following questions:

  • How can you use communication and outreach strategies to effectively attract and retain volunteers?
  • How can you use your training and resources to support volunteers as they advance in their work and take on more responsibility?

Please come prepared to collaborate, ask questions, and share ideas and resources. 

Course Format: This sharing group meeting is online facilitated and held live on Zoom. You will also be enrolled in a companion course in Canvas, where you will have access to resources and notes from each meeting and a discussion board to continue the conversation. 

Course Requirements: To complete this course, you must attend the entire 1.5-hour meeting.

Course Access & Support: Before the meeting, you will receive an email with a Zoom link for a synchronous session and instructions on how to access Canvas for announcements, resources, and discussion boards. If you do not receive this information, please check your Spam folder, then email Jane Brandt at jane_brandt@worlded.org.  

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

  • Benefit from shared challenges, strategies, and resources shared by peers
Presenter(s) / Facilitator(s)
Date
04/10/2025 - 10:00 am to 04/10/2025 - 12:30 pm
Location

United States

PD Team
SABES Program Support Team
SABES Program Support PD Team - Educational Leadership & Program Management
Topic Area
Education Leadership & Program Management
Volunteer Coordination