Volunteer Management Certificate 

Develop and strengthen your volunteer program with the Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center’s signature Volunteer Management Certificate.  This program is ideal for individuals new to the field or for those wanting to formalize their knowledge in volunteer management.  Over three days of intensive instruction on the essential elements of an effective volunteer program, the Volunteer Management Certificate is designed for those who work with volunteers or for a nonprofit considering adding a new volunteer programs to its organization.

Whether you are building the foundation of a new volunteer program or enhancing your current work with volunteers, this course contains the tools you will need to face the challenges of volunteer management.  You will work in an interactive group setting with our experienced instructor and your volunteer management peers to build skills that will be immediately useful to your program.  Learn how to use your volunteers’ skills and time for maximum impact, how to write effective job descriptions, communication strategies, and more.

Course Objectives: 

•  Learn volunteer recruitment, recognition and retention strategies
•  Understand how to acknowledge, celebrate and sustain volunteer involvement
•  Create customized tools to benefit your organization’s needs
•  Develop a strategy for continuous program improvement
•  Understand the principles of volunteer screening, placement, training, and supervision
•  Determine how to develop strong staff and volunteer partnerships
•  Ensure that your risk management plan is aligned with best practices

The Volunteer Management Certificate is designed for:

• those wanting to formalize their knowledge in volunteer management OR individuals new to the field
• Nonprofits wanting to expand their current volunteer program or for organizations starting a new one
• Executive Directors, Volunteer Managers, Volunteer Directors, Volunteer Coordinators, or any staff that works with volunteers

    Mary Beth Harrington, CVA

For 30+ years, Mary Beth Harrington has been one of the nonprofit sectors most passionate supporters. Her career path is unique, rather than focusing on a particular sector she has worked with a variety of nonprofits from Aids organizations to zoos. 

Harrington’s experience supports her ability to speak on almost any nonprofit topic. A prolific presenter Harrington has presented for International Association of Volunteer Administrators, Meals on Wheels of America, Habitat for Humanity International, US Tennis Association and countless state, local and individual groups. Her resume includes serving as Director of Curriculum & Development at San Antonio Area Foundation, Director of Agency Relations at Volunteer Center of North Texas, and Director of Community Outreach at Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO).  

Harrington currently travels the country speaking at conferences and to individual organizations articulating issues facing our nonprofit community; urging nonprofits to welcome new leadership, collaborate to be more effective, develop their boards to be more sustainable and recognize the value of their volunteer program.