Policies and Procedures for Volunteer Engagers
March 11, 2025
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Policies and procedures are a principle, plan or course of action. They serve as a guide that contains useful information that will assist you and your volunteers in their roles. Policies answer the questions "why" and "what" must be done to meet the needs of the organization and "how" will this be conducted. To achieve this you must create manageable task by keeping it simple and doing it over a period of time. Clear policy statements guide the volunteer administrator's planning process.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of policies and procedures.
- Create clear, concise policy statements.
- Break down tasks into manageable steps.
- Support volunteers in their roles.
- Enhance planning for volunteer administrators
Who should attend:
This workshop is ideal for volunteer administrators, coordinators, and anyone involved in creating or managing organizational policies and procedures.
Facilitator:
Milena Santoro is the Executive Director and Facilitator of the Volunteer Management Institute, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide relevant education, training and development for the non-profit sectors. Milena is a respected community builder, whose partnerships include major educational institutions across Canada.
An active member of the volunteer community for over 25 years, Milena has served in various leadership roles, such as:
• Facilitator for the Alberta Culture Board Development Program;
• Chair of Competency Development, Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada, VMPC;
• President of Volunteer Management Group, Edmonton;
• Chair of National Occupational Standards NOS;
• Board member for Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada, VMPC - just to name a few.
Since 2000, she has been instrumental in the development of many industry programs and has spoken and delivered hundreds of seminars and workshops at various local and international industry events.
Accommodations:
Volunteer Manitoba strives to host inclusive, accessible workshops that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require any accommodations to participate in our training, please indicate so on the registration form.
Technical requirements:
To participate virtually, you will need a computer/mobile device with internet connection, speakers and microphone. A webcam is preferred but optional.
Location:
Virtual
Cost:
$125.00
Facilitator:
Milena Santoro
