Event Detail



Moving Forward Together

Join AVM Serving Southeastern Wisconsin and your fellow Volunteer Practitioners as we explore the essentials of volunteer engagement, network with our colleagues, and more!

 

Thursday, October 7, 2020

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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Conference Fees

Members $25 | Non-Members $30

Registration closes on Wednesday, October 6th. Please note, we cannot provide refunds if you are unable to attend.

Join today to take advantage of discounted member rates!

Agenda

Agenda Topic Speaker Moderator

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

 Registration & Networking
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Creating Kinship: The Biggest Impact of Volunteer Experience  Samantha Vosters, Director of Team Form
Riverwest Food Pantry

Bryce Lord, President
Association of Volunteer Managers Serving Southeastern Wisconsin
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM BREAK
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

The Reluctant Supervisor: How to Coach Volunteers & Feel Good About It!

Get over the imposter syndrome - you are an amazing volunteer manager and have so much to offer as a supervisor to your volunteers.
Get ready to get amped in this session!

 Sara Wilson, ACC, CPCC
Mayes/Wilson Associates, Inc.		 Bryce Lord, President
Association of Volunteer Managers Serving Southeastern Wisconsin
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

BREAK
11:30 AM - 12:30 AM

Talent is Ageless: Making Your Organization Welcome to Volunteers Over 50

Most volunteer managers will tell you that the bulk of their volunteers are over the age of 50.
This session will help you think of ways to make your program welcoming to this population.

 Amelia Bursi, Volunteer Manager
CelticMKE
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Round Table Discussion: Sticky Situations in Volunteer Management

Difficult situations arise in volunteer management Disagreements among volunteers, complicated relationships, financial situations,
and many other sticky moments can surface daily. This is your chance to chime in and provide examples, solutions, and take part in
a focused conversation on managing strain in a positive manner.

 Jessica Brandt, Volunteer Coordinator
Catholic Charities
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM BREAK    
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Building Community Around a Common Cause

Learn to consider who your potential volunteers are and where on the internet they might be hiding - just looking for opportunities
to engage with an organization like yours.

 Bryce Lord, Associate Director
Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Closing Remarks Bryce Lord, President
Association of Volunteer Managers Serving Southeastern Wisconsin