Volunteer Support Program
The Volunteer Support Program is about providing organizations who rely on volunteers with best engagement practices.
Sign up for our upcoming one-hour trainings below.
Questions? Reach out to us at volunteer@phila.gov.
Upcoming Volunteer Support Program trainings
Volunteer Support Program Training - Virtual Volunteerism
September 15, 2022
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Zoom-Virtual
In this training, we'll discuss best practices for virtual volunteer programming and how to continue centering and supporting volunteers even at a distance.
Volunteer Support Program - Networking Hour
October 20, 2022
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Zoom-Virtual
In this hour, we will not be training on a specific topic, rather we will offer a chance for participants to interact with others in the volunteer-supporting field. We will open space to discuss challenges, seek insight, offer feedback, and get to know others doing similar work.
Registrants will receive a link to the Zoom meeting by email closer to date.
Volunteer Support Program Training - Targeting and Recruitment
November 17, 2022
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Zoom-Virtual
This training will discuss best practices for how to recruit volunteers for your projects and programs. It'll focus on planning outreach, applying recruitment strategies and tactics, and keeping volunteers engaged to foster retention.
Volunteer Support Program - Networking Hour
December 15, 2022
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Zoom-Virtual
In this hour, we will not be training on a specific topic, rather we will offer a chance for participants to interact with others in the volunteer-supporting field. We will open space to discuss challenges, seek insight, offer feedback, and get to know others doing similar work.
Volunteer Support Program Training - Engaging and Managing Volunteers
January 19, 2023
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Zoom-Virtual
This training will discuss best practices for managing volunteers. We'll focus on setting everyone up for success through clear expectations, consistent communication, effective organization, and positive engagement.
Volunteer Support Program - Networking Hour
February 16, 2023
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Zoom-Virtual
In this hour, we will not be training on a specific topic, rather we will offer a chance for participants to interact with others in the volunteer-supporting field. We will open space to discuss challenges, seek insight, offer feedback, and get to know others doing similar work.
Volunteer Support Program Training - Volunteer Retention
March 16, 2023
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Zoom-Virtual
This training will highlight best practices to center volunteer retention, from the start when planning through follow up.
Volunteer Support Program - Networking Hour
April 20, 2023
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Zoom-Virtual
In this hour, we will not be training on a specific topic, rather we will offer a chance for participants to interact with others in the volunteer-supporting field. We will open space to discuss challenges, seek insight, offer feedback, and get to know others doing similar work.
Volunteer Support Program Training - Centering Accessibility and Inclusion in your Volunteer Program
May 18, 2023
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Zoom-Virtual
In this training, we'll offer guidance on how organizations can center accessibility in their volunteer recruitment, management, and retention efforts.
Volunteer Support Program - Networking Hour
June 15, 2023
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Zoom-Virtual
In this hour, we will not be training on a specific topic, rather we will offer a chance for participants to interact with others in the volunteer-supporting field. We will open space to discuss challenges, seek insight, offer feedback, and get to know others doing similar work.
