Opportunity Details
Volunteer Management Fundamentals 2026
Course Overview
The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond is partnering with Volunteer Pro to offer our Volunteer Management Fundamentals course. This 8-week hybrid course is designed to equip nonprofit staff with skills to build a strong, strategic, and sustainable volunteer engagement program. The content covers volunteer recruitment, retention, training, recognition, risk management, methods for engaging diverse audiences, and more.
Course Format
Our hybrid course will begin on September 15th and run through November 10th. The course will consist of:
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5 virtual self-paced modules. Modules are completed individually on your own time at your own location.
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3 in-person sessions hosted at the Community Foundation to engage with peers, share ideas, and discuss implementation of learnings.
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Optional virtual peer consultation calls faciliated by the Community Foundation. The peer calls will provide a space for participants to connect to ask questions, get feedback, and brainstorm solutions.
At the conclusion of the training, participants will earn a Volunteer Fundamentals Certificate and have lifetime access to the VolunteerPro modules.
Cost and Commitment
Valued at $500.00, this course will only cost your organization $200.00. The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond will subsidize the remainder of the course cost for one staff member for up to 20 organizations.
Please see below for key dates and additional details. We ask that nonprofit staff commit to full participation and completion of the online modules.
Key In-Person Dates:
- Tuesday September 15th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Wednesday October 14th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Tuesday November 10th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Full Schedule of Course:
Week 1 – September 14th
- Kickoff Session (In-person): Tuesday September 15th from 2-4 pm
- Module 1 (Virtual and self-paced): – Envision the Future
- Module 2 (Virtual and self-paced): – Build the Foundation
- Continue Module 2 (Virtual and self-paced): – Build the Foundation
- Peer consultation call (Virtual): Friday October 2nd - 9:30-10:30 am
- Module 3 (Virtual and self-paced): – Grow Engagement
- Continue Module 3 (Virtual and self-paced): – Grow Engagement
- Mid-point check-in (In-person): Wednesday October 14th from 2-4 pm
- Module 4 (Virtual and self-paced): – Sustain Involvement
- Continue Module 4 (Virtual and self-paced): – Scale Leadership
- Peer consultation call (Virtual): Friday October 30th - 9:30-10:30 am
- Module 5 (Virtual and self-paced): – Scale Leadership
- Final Session/Wrap up and celebration (In-person): Tuesday November 10th from 2-4 pm
Civic & Community
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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