Volunteer Management Basics: 1 Day Session in Minneapolis, MN

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Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session

This course provides a practical introduction to volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention, enabling you to build strong volunteer programs that support organizational goals. You will learn essential strategies for onboarding, motivation, communication, and role clarity, ensuring volunteers feel valued and aligned with your mission. The session highlights real-world methods for creating meaningful volunteer experiences and managing challenges effectively. By the end of the day, you will have the foundational skills needed to design and run a structured, sustainable volunteer management system.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand how to design and manage structured volunteer programs.
• Recruit volunteers effectively using clear strategies and messaging.
• Build onboarding and engagement systems that support volunteer success.
• Enhance communication and feedback practices for better relationships.
• Apply simple digital tools to track, manage, and coordinate volunteers.
• Retain volunteers by creating meaningful and motivating experiences.
• Strengthen organizational capacity through effective volunteer planning.

Target Audience:

NGO coordinators, managers.

This course is ideal if you manage volunteers or want to strengthen your organization’s ability to mobilize people efficiently. It offers practical techniques that help you build structured, engaging volunteer journeys that support long-term involvement. You gain clarity on how to motivate, support, and retain volunteers while avoiding common management challenges. The course uses simple, adaptable strategies suitable for organizations of different sizes and missions. With guided activities and actionable frameworks, you will leave prepared to enhance your volunteer program with confidence.

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Would you like your entire team to master volunteer management together?

We offer in-house training that can be fully customised to your organization’s context, volunteer structure, and operational needs. Whether you need support with recruitment systems, engagement strategies, or retention planning, we tailor the course to match your goals. This ensures your team develops consistent and effective approaches for working with volunteers.

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• Understanding volunteer roles and motivation

• Importance of structured volunteer programs

• Organizational benefits of volunteer engagement

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• Identifying volunteer needs and role descriptions

• Using online and offline recruitment channels

• Communicating value and opportunities effectively

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• Application and interview basics

• Matching volunteers with roles

• Setting expectations early

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• Creating effective onboarding processes

• Orientation tools and welcome materials

• Setting clear responsibilities and boundaries

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• Building meaningful volunteer experiences

• Communication methods that improve engagement

• Recognizing and appreciating volunteer contributions

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• Providing feedback and support

• Handling common challenges

• Encouraging accountability

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• Understanding why volunteers stay

• Creating long-term engagement plans

• Strengthening commitment through community and culture

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• Using simple tracking and database tools

• Online communication and engagement channels

• Monitoring volunteer hours and activity

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• Policies, guidelines, and governance basics

• Risk management and safety considerations

• Continuous improvement for volunteer programs

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