Bootcamp
The Center's most popular training session — Volunteer Management Boot Camp — is available as a packaged session, and can be offered at the purchaser's chosen location and preferred date. Consultant Boot Camp packages can be offered for two to four hours and tailored for groups of 10 or more individuals. Topics covered include planning for volunteers, targeted recruitment, strong supervision, volunteer retention and program evaluation. Volunteer Fairfax has previously worked to customize the Volunteer Management Boot Camp for community and faith based organizations. The center is also able to offer customized packages which include mission specific question and answer sessions, interactive role playing and group work options.
Training and Consulting
In addition to the Volunteer Management Boot Camp, Volunteer Fairfax is also able to provide consultant training packages on a variety of other subjects including, but not limited to:
- Corporate and Skills-Based Volunteers
- Dealing with Difficult Volunteers
- Needs Analysis
- Supervising Volunteers
- Technology and Volunteer Management
- Volunteer Recognition
- Board Management & Engagement
Those seeking to contract with the Center to provide a workshop on a more in depth topic should contact Pheobe Bicknell.
Onsite Consulting
Volunteer Fairfax staff have expertise on many topics relating to nonprofit management and volunteer management including supervising volunteers, program evaluation, needs analysis, and volunteer recognition.
Interested in learning how we can help your volunteer program grow or strengthen your nonprofit? Contact Pheobe Bicknell.
Speaker Services
Do you have a group that is interested in learning more about volunteerism or community engagement? If so, Volunteer Fairfax staff members are available for short speaking engagements as schedules allow. To request a speaker please complete the Speaker Request Form and return to Volunteer Fairfax’s training manager. Volunteer Fairfax staff have a variety of experiences and specialties including but not limited to:
- Volunteer Engagement
- Volunteerism
- Social Capital
- Youth Engagement
- Skills Based Volunteering & Pro Bono Volunteering
- Group Volunteerism
- Project Management
- Emergency Response and Preparedness
Staff members have spoken to groups within corporate settings, elementary through high schools, collegiate and post graduate students as well as community groups, nonprofit associations and residential communities and associations. If you are interested in learning more about volunteerism and community engagement email Volunteer Fairfax to learn more about our speakers.
