Community volunteers leverage the capacity of an organization.  To attract volunteers, you need to reach out using all available avenues.  Engaging volunteers in meaningful work will keep them coming back for more.  Meet their needs as well as those of your organization and the community and you have created a win/win situation for everyone.  This workshop will share best practices, current trends and creative ways to demonstrate your appreciation of volunteer time and efforts.  Join us to increase your knowledge concerning effective volunteer recruitment, retention and recognition.

Learning Objectives
- Understand how to effectively recruit and orient volunteers
- Understand why volunteers choose to stay with an organization
- Understand why recognition is crucial to an effective volunteer organization

Level
Introductory

Audience
Volunteer managers

Presenter
Traci Pepper, Volunteer Programs Coordinator, Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico.  Traci manages the volunteers for both the House and Family Room as well as special events such as Girls Night Out, Southwest Charity Golf Tournament and the Swing Fore the House Golf Tournament.