Volunteer Management Institute, September 2024

The Volunteer Management Institute (VMI) is an intensive certification program that provides training in the core concepts of volunteer management. The training offered as part of the program is designed to sharpen and develop the skills of anyone involved in the critical task of volunteer management for a nonprofit organization.

The three-session in-person workshop will be valuable for the novice volunteer manager just learning the ropes or the seasoned veteran wanting to refresh on the basics. Attendance at all sessions is required for certification. 

Topics include:

• Developing a volunteer program
• Volunteer recruitment
• Volunteer training
• Volunteer support, supervision, and retention
• Volunteer motivation and recognition
• Risk management
• Developing boundaries and managing conflict
• Communication

Structure:

• Volunteer Management Institute (VMI) consists of three sessions from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on September 18th and 19th; 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM on September 20th. 
• Each session includes nonprofit experts who bring hands-on, real-life experience to the topics.
• Sessions will be in-person. Attendance is limited to 15 participants.

Guidelines:

• Participants must be Nonprofit Connect members.
• Participants must commit to attending all three sessions in full.
• Participation may be limited to one person per organization.

Cancellation/Program Policies:

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