As you heard on last week's Chat with Chuck, we are pleased to share a Professional Development Opportunity brought to you by the North Central Region Volunteer Specialists. Achieving the Extension Mission Through Volunteers, is an online cohort course designed to build staff and organizational capacity around volunteer management and development. The course targets novice extension professionals across all subject matter areas who work with volunteers to enhance and deliver Extension programs.
Recruitment is beginning now for participation in the 2016 cohorts! With a limited number of spots available, interested staff members are encouraged to register early to be included in this valuable learning experience designed to enhance staff success in all aspects of volunteer management. During the six-week period, participants will engage in pre-recorded sessions; readings; activities and three live webinars. Staff will also develop connections with colleagues from other states as they share ideas, provide feedback on volunteer management concepts and explore strategies to meet the needs of new volunteers.
Staff members in the North Central Region are eligible for early registration at a reduced cost of $100. After October 15, registration will open to participants nationwide at a rate of $250.
Please review the attached documents which provide Course at a Glance information, testimonials from 2015 pilot participants, and also registration details for professional development being offered on a national level January 18-February 26, 2016.
The website for more information and registration is:
https://youtu.be/MKIVl8WBVkQ
Register: http://learning.umn.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1585632
Volunteer Management Course Recruitment Flyer: https://unl.box.com/s/yw44buto4j6bwciu1a00x98mzxjfnhjq
-- Cathy Johnston