Calling all volunteer managers in Waterford County – boost your skills and make your volunteer programs thrive!
This practical workshop will help you attract, welcome, and keep volunteers engaged. Learn what motivates people to volunteer, how to remove barriers, create clear role descriptions, and match the right people with the right roles. We will also explore flexible and meaningful volunteering options – including online – and share simple strategies to recognise and celebrate volunteers so they feel valued and inspired to stay.
Date: 10:00 to 13:00, Thursday 2nd October 2025
Trainer: Stuart Garland, Volunteer Ireland
Venue: Waterford Volunteer Centre – 21 O’Connell Street, Waterford
Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/DqziSYHdAp
By the end of this workshop, you will:
- Get clear on why people volunteer and what keeps them coming back.
- Learn how to attract and welcome a wide mix of volunteers.
- Discover simple, practical ways to manage and support volunteers.
- Explore how to make volunteering flexible, fun, and meaningful – including online options.
- Find easy ways to recognise and celebrate your volunteers so they feel valued.
After this session, you’ll be able to:
- Explain what motivates people to volunteer – and use that to inspire them to join you.
- Spot common barriers that stop people from volunteering – and find ways to remove them.
- Write clear, friendly role descriptions that set volunteers up for success.
- Pick the best ways to find and welcome the right volunteers for the right roles.
- Use tools and ideas to keep volunteers engaged, whether in-person or online.
- Create easy recognition and feedback systems that make volunteers feel appreciated and keen to stay.
Participation is free, but places are limited. Register now to secure your spot!
