About the course
This 5-day course is designed for NGO management staff to enhance their skills in planning, recruiting, training, managing, and evaluating volunteer programs. Participants will learn culturally sensitive strategies, legal frameworks, and effective techniques to motivate volunteers, integrate them into organizational goals, and leverage governmental support systems. The program combines interactive workshops, case studies, and a field visit to a volunteer organization to provide hands-on experience.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand cultural, economic, and managerial factors influencing volunteer motivation.
Identify legal aspects of volunteer cooperation and apply best practices for recruitment and training.
Develop strategies to encourage, reward, and sustain volunteer engagement.
Organize field visits and create multimedia materials to showcase volunteer work.
Course Content
This course equips NGO managers with the tools to build and sustain effective volunteer programs. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to motivate volunteers, comply with legal standards, and collaborate with governmental bodies, ultimately enhancing their organization’s impact.
Morning (3 hours):
- Icebreaker Activity: “Why Volunteering Matters” – Participants share personal experiences with volunteering.
- Session 1: Introduction to Volunteer Management – Key concepts and challenges.
- Session 2: Cultural and Economic Factors in Volunteer Motivation – Case studies from diverse regions.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Workshop: Assessing Organizational Needs – Aligning volunteer programs with NGO missions.
- Group Activity: Brainstorming Volunteer Program Goals.
• Reflection: Sharing insights and challenges.
Morning (3 hours):
- Session 1: Designing Volunteer Positions – Role descriptions and expectations.
- Session 2: Legal Aspects of Volunteer Cooperation – Contracts, insurance, and liability.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Workshop: Recruitment Strategies – Crafting messages and targeting audiences.
- Group Feedback: Refining recruitment campaigns.
• Case Study: Successful Volunteer Recruitment in NGOs.
Morning (3 hours):
- Session 1: Volunteer Orientation Programs – Structure and content development.
- Session 2: Motivating Volunteers – Psychological and social drivers.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Workshop: Designing Training Modules – Interactive and role-playing activities.
- Group Activity: Simulating Volunteer Onboarding.
• Reflection: Addressing motivation barriers.
Morning (3 hours):
- Session 1: Encouraging Long-Term Engagement – Recognition and reward systems.
- Session 2: Governmental Support for Volunteers – Policies and grants in Spain.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Workshop: Creating a Volunteer Retention Plan – Incorporating feedback mechanisms.
- Group Activity: Designing a Reward System for Volunteers.
• Case Study: NGO Partnerships with Local Governments.
Morning (3 hours):
- Field Visit: Organization Working with Volunteers – Observing operations and interviewing staff/volunteers.
- Activity: Short Film Project – Documenting volunteer activities during the visit.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Workshop: Finalizing Action Plans – Integrating lessons learned into NGO strategies.
- Presentation: Sharing Short Films and Reflecting on Key Takeaways.
• Certificate Distribution and Closing Ceremony.
