Our 2019 workshop schedule features useful information and tools for beginner, intermediate, and advanced volunteer managers.  See our workshop schedule and descriptions below.  Register for one or multiple sessions.   All workshops are free.  We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming workshop!

Demystifying Volunteer Recognition
Toni Shoola, ShoLove Consulting, LLC

January 17, 2019, 12 - 1:30 pm
United Way of Greater Toledo
424 Jackson Avenue, Toledo

Volunteer recognition is essential to volunteer management, but it’s not always a volunteer manager’s first priority. There is volunteer recruiting, training, ensuring they show up and then after all of this, retention, legal requirements, a few dozen other things and finally volunteer recognition. That’s a lot!  In this workshop we will discuss factors to consider when recognizing volunteers and develop practical strategies for volunteer recognition.

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Respecting the Tough Work
​Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Education, The Ohio State University Extension - Lucas County

February  28, 2019, 12-1:30 pm 
Metroparks, Toledo Botanical Gardens Conference Room

Volunteers often serve in a tough capacity and volunteer coordinators help manage that tough work. How do you take care of yourself while leading and managing volunteers? This session will offer tips for professionals as well also introduce a training program for volunteers that will be offered in Northwest Ohio in 2019. The volunteer training is called Tough Work: Understanding and Serving People in Poverty While Caring for Yourself.

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Updates and Funding Highlights 
Rebeccah Verhoff-Kiss, Outreach & Education Officer for ServeOhio

March 21, 2019, 12:30-2:00 pm
Maumee Library
501 River Road, Maumee, OH 43537
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Rebeccah Verhoff-Kiss, Outreach & Education Officer, will provide an overview of ServeOhio’s programs and funding opportunities, and will discuss statewide trends in volunteerism and service.  This is a great opportunity to see what's taking place at the state level and see how you can collaborate with ServeOhio to meet your volunteer goals.  

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Engaging Faith-Based Volunteers
Phil Ryburn, Pastor-Maumee Campus, Cornerstone Church
May 16, 2019
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Location TBD 
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Millions of people across the USA belong to faith communities, united in their belief. This sector of society is arguably the most under-engaged by secular nonprofits, who struggle to wrap their mission in language that mobilizes ‘believers’.  Are you bi-lingual? Can you engage corporate America and faith-based America? Get ready for simple tactics on how to tap into this passion filled, value driven community in our region.

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Networking Social
July 18, 2019, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location TBD
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Join us for an evening of networking with other volunteer managers.  Enjoy an informal setting to exchange ideas, share stories, and connect with others who are passionate about volunteers.  DOVIA will provide lite refreshments and drink specials.

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Peer to Peer Volunteer Management Solutions
September 19, 2019, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Location TBD
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Bring us your biggest volunteer challenge to date. Together we can make it happen. We will then break into smaller groups to address specific needs and come up with solutions together.

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