Registration Open for Volunteer Managament Training Series

For Immediate Release                                                                         Contact:  Lisa Rose

January 7, 2010                                                                                                                703-737-8424

Registration Still Open for January/February Volunteer Management Training Series

Seats are still available for Volunteer Loudoun’s Volunteer Management Training Series (VMTS), scheduled to begin January 20, 2010.

The series, developed by the Points of Light Institute, is a high-quality, comprehensive set of courses in volunteer management.  Emphasis will be placed on learning the steps to successful volunteer program development; developing volunteer recruitment and supervision skills; and planning ways to improve existing volunteer programs.

Each of the six courses, lasting 4 hours, from 3:30-7:30 p.m., will be held at the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services, 215 Depot Court, 1^st Floor, Leesburg:

Course 1, Wednesday, January 20:  Understanding Volunteering – volunteer trends in the U.S.; characteristics of effective volunteer programs; and volunteer motivation models.

Course 2, Wednesday, January 27:  Planning Your Volunteer Program – conducting basic needs assessments; creating volunteer position descriptions; and developing a purpose statement, policies and budget.

Course 3, Wednesday, February 3:  Recruiting & Placing Volunteers – developing volunteer recruitment strategies and messages; accessing under-utilized volunteers; and interviewing volunteers for optimal placement.

Course 4, Wednesday, February 10:  Orienting & Training Volunteers – identifying training needs; building a training session; and effective training delivery.

Course 5, Wednesday, February 17:  Supervising Volunteers – defining and communicating expectations; supervising and recognizing people with different motivations; and developing a recognition plan.

Course 6, Wednesday, February 24:  Evaluating a Volunteer Program – deciding what to evaluate; assessing volunteer satisfaction, management and outcomes; and using evaluation information.

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"Often, volunteer managers believe that taking the series will refresh their skills, but by the end of the course they have developed a road map and the tools necessary to implement a new volunteer program or to improve their program’s current structure by maintaining a superior program,” says Debra Bressler, VMTS trainer.

The cost for each course is $25, or you may register for all six for $100.  To register for one or more courses, please visit www.loudoun.gov/volunteer or call 703-737-8424 for an application.  The deadline to register is January 13, 2010.  Checks should be made payable to Volunteer Loudoun and must be received prior to the first session to guarantee registration.

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