Workshops / Breakout Sessions
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MANAGING VOLUNTEERS BEFORE THEY MANAGE TO GET AWAY

National, state, and regional organizations have acclaimed this session for its fresh and positive approach to the supervision and motivation of volunteers.  Get techniques you can use right away, including:

• what makes volunteers tick and what ticks them off
• setting up the relationship with greater clarity to ensure future success
• communicating and enforcing expectations
• compensating volunteers when we don’t use money
• surprising rules about rewards
• how to keep them motivated, enthused, and cared for
• handling volunteers who aren’t working out
• professionalizing your volunteer force
• solving common problems and challenges