A good supervisor creates a safe environment for volunteers to learn and develop, to grow with their role in knowledge, motivation, and autonomy. Effective supervision is a mix of supporting growth, providing appropriate praise, creating a culture of excellence and accountability, and reinforcing relationships with all team members.

Learning Objectives

After completing the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify factors which contribute to effective supervision of volunteers
• Illustrate the importance of staff involvement in volunteer supervision and associated impact on risk management
• Understand the role of volunteer resources staff in supervision
• Examine various tools/resources which support staff in supervising volunteers

Who should attend?

• Volunteer Coordinators
• Senior managers
• Fundraising personnel
• Program personnel

Instructor

Maria Lahiffe, VO's Education Officer, has 13 years of experience in education and 4 years of experience in volunteer management. She herself has been a lifelong volunteer, including having served on three Boards of Directors and volunteered in a developing country for three years.

Info:

Please contact Maria Lahiffe, Education Officer, at 613-736-5266 ext 114 or 

Cancellation policy: 

An email confirming this registration will be sent to the primary email address for your member account, or the email address on this form if you are a non-member. Your registration is transferrable to anyone else within your organization. The following workshop registrations are non-refundable: (a) purchased at a discounted rate, (b) purchased using a voucher, or (c) cancellation received less than five (5) business days prior to the event. Any other cancellation is refundable, subject to a $10.00 administration fee