Developing Meaningful
Volunteer Programs for Parks, Nonprofits and Museums
10 UNITS | 1.5 CEU
CREDITS* | $400
Developing Meaningful
Volunteer Programs for Parks, Nonprofits and Museums is an online course
designed for anyone interested in creating or improving a volunteer
program. Upon completion participants will understand the key elements
necessary for a sustainable volunteer program that offers rewarding volunteer
experiences.
Tailored to meet your
goals, the course combines readings, practical assignments and live feedback
with instructor Jennifer Burke. Together, we’ll work through real world
assignments - such as developing a volunteer handbook - that will provide you
with tools and templates you can use in your own program. The 10-unit course covers topics
including:
- Developing your
volunteer program’s mission and goals;
- How to attract,
recruit and screen the right volunteers;
- How to manage
volunteers (including difficult volunteers); and more.
You may also bring to
the course any work-related project you would like to develop or improve.
Upon completion you'll be awarded a Certificate of Completion and 1.5 CEU
(Continuing Education Unit) credits through the *Heritage Interpretive Training
Center. For complete course details and to register, visit https://www.jenniferburkeconsulting.com/online-instruction.
This course is led by
instructor Jennifer Burke who has
held executive management positions that span urban, suburban and rural
settings. Early in her career, she created the first docent program for
New York City’s Central Park and later went on to provide volunteer program
evaluation, consulting and project management services at some of our nation’s
most cherished parks, historic sites and nonprofit agencies. Examples include
projects associated with the 850-mile Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail,
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park, Blue Ridge Center for
Environmental Stewardship, and others. Jennifer is extremely grateful for the
opportunity to serve these organizations over the past 25 years and looks
forward to helping you create the best possible volunteer program for your
needs.