Expanding Your Volunteer Base Through Inclusion

Facilitator(s): Keith Smith

How do you currently recruit volunteers? What is the demographic of your current volunteer pool? How do you expand your volunteer base by attracting varying age groups, genders, abilities, and cultures? Is your organization accessible to people with disabilities? Learn strategies to diversify your volunteer base through inclusion.
 

Board Development: What does this mean? 

Lead Facilitator: Kathleen Lite

Facilitator(s): Agnes Moran, Diane Gubatayo, and Lisa Scarborough

The type of board needed depends on the type of organization: their goal, needs, and stage of development. From governing boards to fundraising boards, learn which is right for your organization and how to recruit the right type of multi-generational board members.

Volunteer Management: Best Practices

Facilitators: Romanda

Does your organization have a volunteer application form? Liability insurance? Do your volunteers need background checks or fingerprinting? How do you track volunteer hours? Who acknowledges and oversees your volunteers? Learn what you need and if what you have is sufficient to facilitate volunteerism in your organization.
 

Youth Engagement

Facilitators: Leah Hayes & Bobbie McCreary

The next generation has a lot to offer, but they need guidance from previous generations. How do you inspire the next generation? Learn how the Bel-Aire Community Outreach program is changing Greenville, SC simply by making meaningful connections with its youth. This community-wide initiative is embracing collaboration in an effort to “bridge the gaps” where youth fall through the cracks. Then, learn how Bobbie McCreary is making a difference in our own community at Ketchikan Youth Initiatives.