Volunteer Ireland and the national network of Volunteer Centres are jointly running a new series of free, online training in the Fundamentals of Volunteer Engagement. This collaborative project will make training accessible to any volunteer involving organisation in Ireland. The sessions run monthly, with additional sessions available in the evening for those that prefer an evening course. The first session in our series begins on April 20th, 2021.

This is a 2 module online course delivered over two days and is designed to meet the needs of volunteer managers in a challenging world. It is aimed at those who are new to the topic of volunteer management and leadership or who wish to improve their skillset. 

In the two modules you’ll explore the following topics:

Planning for volunteer involvement

Changes in volunteering

Diversity and inclusion in volunteering

Volunteer motivations

Volunteer and organisation expectations

Barriers to volunteering

Volunteer engagement

Screening and selection

Day to day engagement of volunteers

Booking and registration information:

Click here to register. Registrations are limited to two people from the same organisation per course.

This training is designed by Volunteer Ireland and the network of Volunteer Centres and supported by the Government of Ireland.