Location: Greater Kalamazoo United Way Board Rm. 709 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008
Time: Registration 8:30 – 9 a.m. Workshop 9 – 11 a.m.  Click here for registration information.

Cost: $20 per person

Workshop Agenda

Teen Volunteers 101 -A review of the “rules of engagement” when working with teens. Common terms, basic principles, and an overview of the program.

Benefits of and Barriers to Teen Volunteering -We’ll explore the reasons that teens volunteer, their commitment, what they gain from the experience and what the organizations where they volunteer gain as well. We’ll also review what things can sabotage your program and discourage teens from volunteering at your organization.

Marketing and Recruitment -Write an effective job description for a meaningful job first, and then find the right teen to do the job. Target your marketing to where the teens are and increase the return on investment of your time. You’ll learn how to maximize the tools that are available to you from the Volunteer Center’s website to recruit volunteers and report their service hours too.

Orientation, Training and Supervision -Learn what is important to review with teens and how a good orientation and training coupled with proper supervision can improve your volunteer’s experience.

Recognition and Satisfaction Surveys - Do you really need to do this for short-term summer volunteers?  Explore ways to give recognition and use survey feedback to improve your volunteer program.