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Not
only do we hold a deep passion for the field of volunteer
program management, we also appreciate that through our
daily work with leaders in the international volunteerism
community - we are well positioned to share a wide range
of experiences with volunteer management professionals everywhere
We
are happy to work with groups of all sizes - from individual
volunteer managers to volunteer management networks to large
conferences.
Session
lengths can be varied to suit your
needs.
At
OzVPM, we are happy to tailor training to meet your
specific circumstances. Simply contact
us to discuss your requirements
Here's
just a small selection of workshops we can run for you:
Trends
and Issues in Volunteer Management today
No
longer can we recruit volunteers simply by testing to see
if they have a pulse. Today's volunteer management and recruitment
environment is one intrinsically entwined with all the leaglities
which the 'real world' imposes on us. As a result it is
important to keep up to date with the latest trends in the
field. Through his daily international interaction with
leaders in the volunteerism field, his work with e-volunteerism
and his many travels, Andy is ideally positioned to take
you on a journey of all things current
Attracting
young people to volunteering
In
this interactive workshop Andy examines the demographic
characteristics of Generation Y and what these mean to having
young people join our agencies as volunteers
My
Boomerang won't come back!
Behind
every problem there's a perception or false assumption at
play! This interactive workshop will examine the role that
perception plays in effective volunteer program management
Manage
your time ~ Retain your sanity!
A
lack of time is often cited as the number one reason VPM's
don't network more or progress as much as they'd like in
the development of their programs. This workshop looks at
effective time management strategies specifically from the
perspective of a volunteer manager
Turning
Bad News into Brand New Energy!
This
workshop examines our responsibilities as volunteer management
professionals to the well being and care of volunteers experiencing
difficult times. What are our ethical and moral duties and
what is the long term pay off for programs that do this
well?
Turn
your organisation into a volunteer magnet!
In
2004, OzVPM Director Andy Fryar and two English colleagues
created an e-book titled 'Turn your organisation into a
volunteer magnet'. A 2nd edition was published in 2007.
In this workshop Andy will share the lessons learnt from
the tri-continental project and discuss some challenging
truths about the willingness of volunteer managers to give
back to their profession
From
Obsession to Profession
Where
have we come from and where are we going as a profession?
This workshop, developed with Martin J Cowling, will take
you on a 40 year journey of volunteer management, from the
past to the future. It will also challenge participants
to think about what role they might play in where we are
heading as a sector
So
just what is 'advanced' anyway?
What
does it mean to be working at an 'advanced' level in volunteer
program management? What are the traits and qualities a
volunteer manager should exhibit to be considered ahead
of the field? Let Andy walk you through ten of these characteristics
and see how you compare!
Volunteerism
in Australia
Andy's
long association with the Australian volunteer sector in
a variety of roles, including time spent as President of
Volunteering Australia, places him in an ideal position
to disect for you, the structures and intricacies of the
Australian volunteer movement
Getting
involved with International Exchange
Being
in tune with international trends is critical to running
a volunteer program - even at the local level, and thankfully
the internet now makes meaningful exchange an option within
the reach of most volunteer program managers. Andy will
guide you through a range of ways to get involved in international
exchange opportunities, both online and in person.
Recruiting
Volunteers
Competition
is fierce these days to recruit - and keep the best volunteers.
Let Andy walk you through some of the many issues related
to recruiting the right volunteers for you and your agency
Resourcing
& Planning for Volunteer Involvement
Volunteers
are great - not only do they contribute to the goals of
our organisations - they do so for free! However, they do
come at a cost, and if you want a volunteer program that
is long term and sustainable, volunteers need to be resourced
and supported properly. This workshop examines all those
things an organisation needs to have in place to establish
a volunteer program that works!
Using technology to improve your volunteer program
With the ever growing developments of web2.0 and the many and varied opportunities to use technology to our advantage, it often is difficult to know where to start! In this workshop, Andy explores the options for using technology to recruit, maintain and evaluate the efforts of volunteers.
Volunteering as a pathway to employment
Volunteering is an amazing way for individuals to gain 'hard' skills in order to gain paid work. In this workshop, Andy explores ways that volunteer programs can position themselves to take advantage of volunteers who come to our programs with this as a primary motivation
Coping Skills for Volunteer Managers
The requirements placed on volunteer managers grows every day, but often the support mechanisms do not exist to help them cope. In this interactive workshop, Andy will walk VPMs through some key tips to not only survive - but to flourish
...and
much more
Please
contact
us to discuss your specific needs
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