Volunteer Management Training 2012

VMT November 2012

South Dublin County Volunteer Centre is delighted to announce details of our upcoming training in Volunteer Management.

Our next course will be held in November 2012 in the South Dublin County Council offices in Clondalkin and will be delivered by Colette Gallagher. There is a cost of €40 per individual (to be paid in advance) and for optimum benefit participants are required to attend both sessions.

Places on this training are limited so early booking is advisable.

For more information or to book a place please contact:
Colette Gallagher
Tel: 01- 414 9000 (ext 4707)
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Details of the course content is below.

Volunteer Management Training Modules
Wednesday 14th November
9.30am – 12.30pm Planning for Volunteer Involvement
Aim: To plan for volunteer involvement and to explore procedures around designing volunteer roles

Objectives: By the end of the session you should be able to

Reflect on how involvement of volunteers can benefit the organisation
Consider the expectations and understanding of volunteers
Consider potential costs of involving volunteers in your organisation
Understand how to write a role description and a person specification
Explore the importance of getting feedback from volunteers when finishing their involvement with organisations

1.30pm - 4.30pm Recruitment, Selection and Induction
Aim: To explore the principles and procedures for the fair and effective recruitment, selection and induction of volunteers

Objectives: By the end of the session you should be able to

Understand effective recruitment and selection methods
Design a recruitment campaign for your organisation
Analyse application procedures
Design suitable interview questions
Draft an indution plan
Examine volunteer agreements

Wednesday 21st November
9.30am – 12.30pm Day to Day Volunteer Management
Aim: To provide participants with an understanding of the role and importance of support and supervison when managing volunteers

Objectives: By the end of this session you should be able to

Define supervison and its purpose
Identify positive support and supervison skills and techniques
Identify ways of motivating and recognising volunteers
Explore ways of dealing with difficult situations within a supervisory context

1.30pm – 4.30pm Designing a policy for Volunteer Involvement
Aim: To provide participants with the knowledge to design a volunteer policy

Objectives: By the end of this session you should be able to

Understand what should be included in a volunteer policy
Consider who should be consulted on policy design and when
Draft a policy for your own organisation
Plan for its implementation