Idealist

Join others leading and engaging older adult volunteers in student success to discuss the joys and challenges of supporting paid staff in supervision. We'll discuss common communication barriers, overcoming beliefs about volunteers, and strategies for inter-generational collaboration. Plan to join the Coffee Chat on April 9th to discuss this topic in more depth with others […]

In this first session of a new workshop series Jennifer Bennett, CVA will walk through the questions to answer and the steps to take to successfully support and integrate volunteers into your organization. This session will help you identify where there is support for volunteers, and where colleagues, decision makers, or even the volunteers themselves […]

You can design the perfect volunteer opportunity, and screen and train the perfect volunteer, but if the culture of your organization isn't one that elevates and celebrates the work of volunteers, they probably won't stay. In this workshop you'll have the opportunity to explore where your organization's culture may be limiting, excluding, or even ignoring […]

Older adult volunteers bring a lifetime of experience, passion, and enthusiasm to your student success programs, but they may also have unique needs. In this session we'll discuss advocating for older adult volunteers, and the outsized impact they can have on an organization. We'll also cover some of the ways we can support volunteers through […]

What should you do when things change? Sometimes it can feel like even small changes create big shocks for your volunteers. In this workshop you'll explore how to plan for and introduce changes to volunteers. We'll also discuss strategies for unexpected or unplanned for changes to keep your volunteers engaged and informed - even when […]

This session is co-hosted with the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration Join us to learn about the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA), the Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA) credential, the process of applying for the exam and what you can do to prepare for the exam. This session is led by volunteers […]

What should you do if you have a volunteer who simply won't follow your policies and procedures? In this workshop you'll have the opportunity to explore when and how you might have to ask a volunteer to leave your organization. It's not something we should take lightly, but sometimes dismissal is the best option and […]

As a leader of volunteers you can have a lot on your desk - especially if you're a department of one. How can you manage your time, your workload, and your emotional health? We'll discuss strategies, ideas for engaging others, and ways you can advocate for yourself. Join the Coffee Chat on May 21st to […]

We'll be wrapping up what we've covered for the last year, and discussing how to keep the work going. Come share what you've done, what worked, and what you've learned along the way. We'll also cover some ideas for setting additional goals and sharing the progress you've made with others. Join the Coffee Chat on […]