Training

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT

The below training is for MSU Extension employees. Please contact Christine Heverly or Jennifer Weichel with questions. 

NEW! Targeted Volunteer Recruitment

Many programs thrive from the service of their volunteers. Do you have all the volunteers you need? Most programs struggle to recruit enough volunteers to meet the needs of people interested in their program. In this session, we will explore the different methods of volunteer recruitment, learn about the different types of volunteer motivation, and learn how to use a targeted message to recruit volunteers.

NEW! Volunteer Engagement Training

This series will cover essential topics to enhance our volunteer management practices. Same join link for all | Meeting ID: 928 3866 1052 | Passcode: See the OD News

  • May 7th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.: Creating & Setting Boundaries for Volunteer Management. 
  • May 14th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.: The Importance of Training Volunteers.
  • May 21st 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.: Ongoing Support of Volunteers.
  • May 28th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.: Resetting a Relationship with a Volunteer.

Volunteer Management Policy Overview Training 

The training will provide an overview with an update on volunteer definitions, the VSP Screening process, volunteer management policies, and where to find information. Register in advance.

Volunteer Central Overview 

This is an overview of how to use various features of Volunteer Central. We do not record as we customize each one based on the questions and concerns that staff bring forward. 

  • 5/20/25, 10am - 11:30am. Join link: See the OD News.
  • 6/9/25, 1pm - 2:30pm. Join link: See the OD News.

SAFE Refresher: Informed Intuition

As professionals who work with children, youth or volunteers, it is our responsibility to create a thoughtful and thorough screening process to keep participants safe from this type of harm. This training is a refresher for anyone who has already attended a SAFE training. You must have attended a full day SAFE training before attending and register at least 24 hours ahead of time.

  • May 29, 2025, 10am-11:30am. Join link: See the OD News

SAFE Training

This training complements the MSU Extension Volunteer Selection Process by ensuring staff can identify signs of concern and address difficult situations before they affect our youth audiences. All faculty and staff members who work with children, youth or volunteers should attend. Free. Lunch is not provided.

  • TBD: August 20, November 24

Interviewing Potential Volunteers 

Learn to use available VSP components to prepare and conduct potential volunteer interviews. This training is hands-on and will encompass looking at test profiles in Volunteer Central. All MSU Extension staff who screen and process volunteers through the Volunteer Selection Process should attend. Offered multiple times. Free. Lunch is not provided. 

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