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NEW for 2024:

The CAVA Board Presents...

"A Crash Course into Volunteer Administration"

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Whether you're new to the field or just need a refresher, the CAVA Board has created a 1-day conference all about the basics of Volunteer Administration. 

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A Crash Course into Volunteer Administration supports professionals who manage volunteer programs in both non-profit and for-profit agencies and corporations.  Instructors provide developmental tools, detailed methods, current concepts and best practices in the field of volunteer engagement.  Participants will develop professional skills through lecture, classroom discussion and group activities.  Breakfast, lunch and take-home materials are provided.  

"A Crash Course into Volunteer Administration" 2024 Agenda:

Topics to Be Discussed:

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  • Strategic Volunteer Roles & Organizational Readiness

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  • Volunteer Impact/Feedback

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  • Volunteer Recruiting & Onboarding -- While also Understanding the Community to Find Volunteers

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  • Difficult Conversations with Volunteers/Problem-Solving

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  • Delegating Effectively to Your Volunteers

Sample Schedule**:

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  • 9:00 a.m. - Welcome, Breakfast, Networking, and Ice Breakers

  • 9:30 a.m. - Presentation #1: Strategic Volunteer Roles & Organizational Readiness

  • 10:15 a.m. - 10 minute break

  • 10:25 a.m. - 5 minute Ice Breaker/Activity

  • 10:30 a.m. - Presentation #2: Volunteer Recruiting & Onboarding​

  • 11:45 a.m. Presentation #3: Delegating Effectively to Volunteers

  • 12:15 p.m. - 45 minutes for Lunch

  • 1:00 p.m. - Presentation #4: Difficult Conversations with Volunteers/Problem-Solving

  • 1:45 p.m. - 10 minute break

  • 1:55 p.m. - 5 minute Ice Breaker/Activity

  • 2:00 p.m. - Presentation #5: Volunteer Impact/Feedback

  • 2:45 p.m. - 10 minute break

  • 2:55 p.m. - Wrap Up, Open Discussion, Certificates and Group Photo

  • 4:00 p.m. - Conference Ends

**Schedule and topics subject to change

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