Essential Volunteer Engagement Strategies

Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 9 a.m. - Noon

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Hosted by North Park University, Chicago, IL

Half-Day Workshop: $90

3 CEUs

About this Session:  Volunteers come from all walks of life and bring a host of strengths. Learn how to promote your organization to a variety of volunteer groups while ensuring that you keep them engaged once you get them in the door. This workshop will discuss how to prepare for and effectively utilize individuals, youth, seniors, families, corporate groups and more. The concept of “Service Enterprise” will also be explored leaving you with actionable items that will impact how you work with volunteers in the future–ensuring every volunteer has a consistently positive experience while also serving your needs.

Who Should Participate: Volunteer managers, fundraising and program staff

About the Presenter: Wendy Neuert is Director of Ongoing Programs at Chicago Cares, the city’s premier nonprofit service organization.  Chicago Cares has revolutionized the way people take ownership of Chicago and is the only nonprofit that comprehensively addresses issue areas—from hunger to education to job readiness—through volunteerism. As Director of Ongoing Programs, Wendy oversees Chicago Cares’ portfolio of 250 monthly volunteer opportunities supporting human service, environment and education causes. Prior to joining Chicago Cares in 2005 Wendy spent a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA with Fairygodmother Foundation. Earlier in her career, she served as a case manager and community organizer. Wendy holds a B.A. in Social Work and Political Science from Marquette University.