Fundamentals of Volunteer Engagement (November 12 & 13)

This two module course is for those who are new to the topic of volunteer management and leadership or who wish to improve their skillset. This two module course takes place on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th November from 10.00 to 12.30 on both days/ You will need to attend both modules. The sessions are delivered by trainers from the Volunteer Centre Network and Volunteer Ireland. In the two sessions you’ll explore the following topics:

• Planning for volunteer involvement
• Changes in volunteering
• Diversity and inclusion in volunteering
• Volunteer motivations
• Volunteer and organisation expectations
• Barriers to volunteering
• Volunteer engagement
• Screening and selection
• Day to day engagement of volunteers

By the end of this course you should be able to:

• Be clear about how volunteering fits into your context and the opportunity it provides
• Understand the importance of volunteers and be able to communicate this to volunteers and other stakeholders
• Understand that volunteering is a two way process with gains for all involved

Booking and registration information

Once you register for this course you will receive an email from Eventbrite which will contain the Zoom log in details, please retain these.

Applicant organisations must be volunteer led projects and based in the Republic of Ireland.

A maximum of two participants from one organisation can attend any course during 2024, this is to ensure fairness and as many organisations as possible are able to avail of this free training. If you aren't currently registered with your local volunteer centre please get in contact with them prior to registration.

If for some reason you can't attend please cancel your booking via Eventbrite so other organisations can attend.

Please allow up to 2.5 hours for each module. Slides and handouts will be emailed to you after the course. Participants are required to complete a short feedback form after the course. A digital certificate of participation will be issued 7 days after the course and will only be issued for learners who attend both module 1 and module 2.

This training is designed by Volunteer Ireland and the network of Volunteer Centres and supported by the Government of Ireland.

Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration Professional Development

Attending this learning opportunity with Volunteer Ireland can be applied towards hours required for professional development requirements for initial CVA (Certified Volunteer Administrator) certification or CVA Renewal.

CVA Certification is the only internationally recognised credential is the field of Volunteer Administration. If you require proof of the number of hours you engaged in professional development please contact Volunteer Ireland. CCVA will not have proof of your attendance at events they haven’t organised. To learn more, visit www.cvacert.org