Benefits of Nongoverning Volunteer Orientation and Training

Benefits of Nongoverning Volunteer Orientation and Training

Board Governance & Volunteer Management

APA Format 1-3 pages Friday by 10pm New York Time 2-3 References
Even when volunteers come to an organization with a name that is recognized, community connections, and years of professional expertise and experience, they still require an understanding of the background, purpose, and procedures of the specific organization to which they plan to dedicate their time. Volunteer orientation serves this purpose. Volunteer training goes further. Training introduces and teaches the specific skills and expertise needed to carry out the volunteers’ roles.

Post by Friday  10pm New York Time: a brief description of your Final Project organization www.saveoursons.webs.com Then describe two benefits of nongoverning volunteer orientation, and two benefits of nongoverning volunteer training, specific to the organization you selected. Use examples that illustrate why orientation and training are essential to the volunteer program at your organization.

Web Sites

• Penner, M. (2002). Volunteer Placement, Orientation and Training. Retrieved October 23, 2009, from https://charityvillage.com/Content.aspx?topic=volunteer_placement_orientation_and_training&last=164