Description

Workshop Overview:

Building Your Volunteer Base: Beyond the Board

Join us for an Nonprofit POD Workshop, presented by Umpqua Bank focused on the critical aspects of attracting, retaining, coordinating, and onboarding volunteers effectively. A panel of experienced nonprofit professionals will share actionable strategies that have proven successful in building and maintaining a strong volunteer workforce.

Attracting Volunteers: Learn how to create compelling calls to action and utilize various channels to reach potential volunteers who are passionate about your cause.

Retaining Volunteers: Discover techniques for keeping volunteers motivated and committed to your organization through recognition, engagement, and proper alignment of their skills with meaningful opportunities.

Coordinating Volunteers: Explore tools and best practices for managing volunteer activities smoothly, ensuring that both your organization’s goals and the volunteers' expectations are met.

Onboarding Volunteers: Understand the importance of an effective onboarding process and how it can significantly influence a volunteer's long-term involvement and productivity.

Panel Discussion
Engage with the panel as they share personal experiences and practical tips during a moderated Q&A. Bring your questions. Our panelists may be able to provide insights that could up your volunteer game! 

Panelists:

• Sarah Dejarlais
  • Executive Director of Fosterful
• Alan Hamilton
  • President of Clark County Food Bank
• Sherry Braga
  • Volunteer Coordinator of Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries

Who Should Attend:

GVC's Nonprofit POD Workshops extend a warm welcome to all Nonprofit Staff Members and individuals dedicated to advancing their organization's mission! Whether your current role directly pertains to the workshop topic, or you aim to contribute valuable insights to your organization, we eagerly anticipate your participation.

As space is limited, we ask that only nonprofit staff members register to attend this event. If you are interested in attending and are not a staff member for a nonprofit, please email YourChamber@VancouverUSA.com and we will add you to the waitlist.

Thank you!