Course table of contents and discussion points

Building a Strong Volunteer Program
The Principles of a Volunteer Program
The Components of a Volunteer Management System
The Benefits of a Volunteer Management System
Assignment One

Planning a Volunteer System
The Volunteer Program Planning Process
Action Plans
Assignment Two

Job Development & Design
Organizing Your Campaign
Job Design
Developing a Job Description
Assignment Three

Recruiting Volunteers
Recruiting for a Campaign
Recruitment Approaches
The Recruitment Message
Assignment Four

Orienting and Training New Volunteers
Orientation
Training
Who Trains?
Planning the Orientation Program
Assignment Five

Supporting & Managing Volunteers
Why Support Volunteers?
Providing Supportive Management
Tasks of Management
Assignment Six

Recognizing & Rewarding Volunteers
Why Volunteer Recognition is Important
Principles of Effective Recognition
When to Provide Recognition
How to Provide Recognition
Assignment Seven