As well as individual consultancy to volunteer-involving organisations, Limerick Volunteer Centre runs the nationally-developed Volunteer Management Training Programme in common with other Volunteer Centres around the country.
Whether you involve 1 or 1,000 volunteers, this volunteer management training programme will help you attract and select suitable volunteers, manage them effectively and provide a positive experience once they are in place.
The training covers the following topics:
Day 1 (morning) – Module 1 – Planning for Volunteer Involvement
- Preparing for volunteer involvement
- Volunteer motivations
- Identifying and developing volunteer role descriptions
Day 1 (afternoon) – Module 2 – Volunteer Recruitment and Selection
- Effective advertising
- Screening techniques
- Applications
- Interviews and volunteer selection
Day 2 (morning) – Module 3 – Day-to-Day Management of Volunteers
- Induction and volunteer agreements
- Support and supervision
- Recognition
- Resolving difficult situations
- Exit interviews
Day 2 (afternoon) – Module 4 – Designing a Policy for Volunteer Involvement
- Defining policy
- Designing a volunteer policy document
If you would like details of our 2012 Training Schedule in Limerick contact Paul on 085 7103557 or email paul@volunteerlimerick.ie