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Principles and Practices of Volunteer Program Management
Sponsored by
NEW YORK ASSOCIATION FOR VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IS A THREE-DAY VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT COURSE WITH TRAINER AND CONSULTANT MARIA H. CASEY. THIS COURSE IS A MUST FOR ALL VOLUNTEER MANAGERS! NYAVA OFFERS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES TWICE A YEAR, IN THE SPRING AND FALL
Course Summary
Are you a new volunteer resource practitioner looking for some ways to build your volunteer program? Are you a seasoned professional looking to inject some fresh ideas into your established program? Then look no further - this is the course for you! The course will give participants the major components for building an outstanding volunteer resource program.
Review new trends in volunteerism
Learn program planning and targeted recruitment
Look at volunteer retention-what's working?
Discuss how to create volunteer roles in your organization
Deconstruct best practices in volunteer supervision
Explore volunteer/staff partnerships
Get updated on the latest in program evaluation
Enrollment for this course is limited and participants will have numerous opportunities for sharing and networking. Pre-registration is required. To register you must be able to attend all three sessions.
Questions? Call Maria H. Casey at (516) 944-6212 x105 or principles@nyava.org.
Comments from Previous Participants
"Principles and Practices is informative, well-organized, challenging and fun. With the combination of presentations, great handouts and small group exercises, it is a perfect blend of training. It made me feel good about what I do and proud to be a part of the world of volunteer managers."
-- Lou Cesario, Brooklyn Botanic Garden
"This course rejuvenated my spirit! Even though I've been a volunteer coordinator for six years, I got so much from attending Principles and Practices. Every volunteer coordinator will be a better one after the experience this course provides."
-- Susan Rolon, New York Aquarium
"I recommend this course as a great place to develop leadership competencies for the volunteer manager. Your participation will provide you with the confidence and skills to be a more credible voice in your organization. I especially enjoyed the collegial support and varied perspectives of others who work in a variety of settings."
-- Mike Ambrosini, Visiting Nurse Service of New York
"Principles and Practices is a must -- especially for anyone new to volunteer administration! This amazing course allowed me to grasp the complex nature of both my job and the wider field. It was also invaluable in helping me set priorities, justify decisions and communicate with other departments."
-- Anika Simmons, Literacy Partners
"Attending this course was a truly amazing experience! I can see the difference in my work. I feel more confident, aware and knowledgeable."
-- Peg McCarron, Beth Israel Medical Center
About the Instructor
Maria H. Casey is the Director of Volunteer Resources at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York. Her background includes supervising one of the largest program, training and volunteer development departments. She has created and implemented trainings for the foundation in such areas as fundraising, wishgranting, volunteer development, speakers' bureau, train the trainer, and mentor training programs.
Maria holds a BA from Adelphi University and an MS from Long Island University at C.W. Post. She has served on the Advisory Board for Idealist.org, Action Without Borders, and serves on the NYAVA Nominating Committee, the Saint Peter's Church Bereavement Group, and the St. Francis Preparatory School Online Mentoring program.