The Volunteer Management Network forum is designed for coordinators and managers of volunteers to enable them to come together in an atmosphere of common interest and friendship. It is an opportunity to discuss issues, ideas and concerns relating to volunteer management programmes, as well as a great networking opportunity with other like-minded professionals. Everyone is very welcome, regardless of levels of experience as knowledge and good practice is shared for the benefit of all.

This session is free to members of Volunteering WA.

The Step into Volunteering is an informal introduction to volunteering which is presented by Volunteering WA volunteers. It is of particular value to those who are volunteering for the first time and those who are seeking different volunteer experiences. Come along to this free session and learn about:

• The benefits of volunteering
• The volunteering opportunities available
• Identifying the skills that you have to contribute to volunteering
• Rights and responsibilities of volunteers and volunteer involving agencies
• How to find the right volunteering position

To book into a session please call Gilda on 9482 4304 or click on register below.

The Step into Volunteering is an informal introduction to volunteering which is presented by Volunteering WA volunteers. It is of particular value to those who are volunteering for the first time and those who are seeking different volunteer experiences. Come along to this free session and learn about:

• The benefits of volunteering
• The volunteering opportunities available
• Identifying the skills that you have to contribute to volunteering
• Rights and responsibilities of volunteers and volunteer involving agencies
• How to find the right volunteering position

To book into a session please call Gilda on 9482 4304 or click on register below.

Finesse your Grant Applications in this interactive workshop where you will learn the persuasive language of grant writing to be confident of writing a successful application. Industry experts will provide valuable advice on guidelines and the evaluation process:  what they look for, and what really turns them off!

Pre-requisite (preferred): Attendance at VWA’s Developing Grant Applications session 29 April, but exemptions apply if you have experience in Grant writing).

Includes morning tea. Price includes GST.

VWA members - $55
Non members - $77

The Step into Volunteering is an informal introduction to volunteering which is presented by Volunteering WA volunteers. It is of particular value to those who are volunteering for the first time and those who are seeking different volunteer experiences. Come along to this free session and learn about:

• The benefits of volunteering
• The volunteering opportunities available
• Identifying the skills that you have to contribute to volunteering
• Rights and responsibilities of volunteers and volunteer involving agencies
• How to find the right volunteering position

To book into a session please call Gilda on 9482 4304 or click on register below.

This one day training will further develop your managerial skills and covers the key principles for effective volunteer management, such as:

• What motivates people to volunteer, to stay or leave your organisation
• Job Descriptions, recruiting, selecting, retaining, rewarding, dismissing volunteers
• Developing a recruitment message to attract the best volunteers
• Attracting and retaining Generations X, Y and Boomers

This workshop will get you well and truly started to be an effective Volunteer Manager and may give partial evidence for competency in CHCORG525D: Identify the need and roles for volunteers, recruit volunteers, provide orientation, on-going support of volunteers; and SISCCRD302A: Identify organisation’s volunteer requirements, recruit, induct, manage volunteers.

Lunch and morning tea included. Price includes GST.

VWA members - $33.00
Non members - $55.00

This is interactive one day training to improve your skills to national best practice in volunteer management.  Developing these standards within your organisation will help you to become an organisation of choice to attract the best volunteers, and make you a star!  This full-day workshop covers:

• Understanding the importance of the 8 National Standards
• Identifying gaps in the organisation’s current practice
• Exploring the impact of inefficient volunteer management and the benefits of implementing the Standards
• Developing strategies for the implementation of the Standards

Lunch and booklet included. Cost includes GST.

VWA members - $110
Non members - $154