VolunteerMatch

Upcoming Live Webinars

Increase your expertise with one of our live webinars.

In-House Volunteer Advocacy

This session looks at strategies for raising organizational commitment to volunteer engagement, new ways to celebrate and shine a light on volunteer accomplishments, finding "teachable moments," and advocating for what's really needed to support a successful volunteer program. Guest lecturer Susan J. Ellis is President of Energize, Inc., a training, consulting, and publishing firm that specializes in volunteerism. Susan is the author or co-author of twelve books, has written more than 120 articles on volunteer management for dozens of publications and writes the national bi-monthly column, "On Volunteers," for The NonProfit Times.

Wednesday, 11/12
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
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Boomer Volunteer Engagement: Collaborate Today, Thrive Tomorrow

Beth Steinhorn currently serves as a nonprofit executive and consultant. She has over two decades of experience in nonprofit organizations, including museums, education agencies, religious organizations, and others. Whether serving as a leader in education, volunteer engagement, or marketing, she brings her expertise in evaluation and communications to ensure that organizations present clear and effective messages that fit the needs of their multiple audiences. Beth was the editor of Boomer Volunteer Engagement: Collaborate Today, Thrive Tomorrow. As an associate of JFFixler & Associates, Beth specializes in marketing, communication and research.

Wednesday, 11/19
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT
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Jill Friedman Fixler, author of Engaging Boomer Volunteers: Collaborate Today, Thrive Tomorrow is a nationally known leader recognized for her innovative approaches to strengthening nonprofit organizations. She combines her skills as a consultant, trainer,facilitator, public speaker, and coach to promote excellence in volunteer engagement, strategic planning, and board and organizational development for nonprofit organizations across the United States. Jill has more than thirty years of experience, and the nonprofits she has worked with include health, human services, religious, government, cultural,environmental, and animal welfare organizations, and community centers.

Wednesday, 12/10
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT
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Successful Volunteer Interview Strategies

Interviewing each prospective volunteer can seem overwhelming, but it's one of the best ways to ensure that the volunteers you recruit are the volunteers you need. This Webinar will introduce the different types of questions you want to be asking, and how to hone your interviewing skills. Materials will be provided, plus a training syllabus.

Friday, 11/21
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
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Thursday, 12/11
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
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VolunteerMatch 101

Learn how to get the most from your Nonprofit account. This live training will cover the basics of your VolunteerMatch account and give best practices for writing effective listings and maximizing your listing's visibility.

Wednesday, 12/3
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
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Managing Difficult Volunteer Transitions

What do you do when it's time to ask a volunteer to leave? This Webinar gives you the tools to address challenges around difficult volunteers, volunteers aging in place, and suggestions to minimize these situations in the future.

Tuesday, 12/9
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
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