Managing volunteers is a deeply rewarding and often challenging responsibility at any affiliate. If you are new to volunteer management, you may have questions on where to start. Participate in this introductory session to learn the seven important areas of the volunteer engagement cycle, volunteer management competencies and promising practices to incorporate in volunteer planning. Courses in this workshop can include volunteer recruitment, designing positions for volunteers, delegating and supervising volunteers, orienting and training volunteers, risk management, volunteer program evaluation, and volunteer motivation and recognition.
Learning objective: This workshop aims to provide a Habitat-focused volunteer engagement professional development opportunity for Habitat for Humanity leaders. It is great for any Habitat staff member whose role includes engaging volunteer teams, groups and individuals.
Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT Waterford
Hosted by HFHI: Walk away with a list of resources to use immediately and opportunities to prioritize within your affiliate strategy, apply lessons and promising practices from other affiliates’ successes, and participate in imagining and co-creating next steps in HFHI’s strategy to support work in rural communities.
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT Waterford
