Volunteer managers strive to assign their volunteers to tasks they are best suited for. However, nonprofits find themselves needing to rely more on volunteers to upkeep service offerings in the wake of dynamic national funding policies. In this session, we discuss the ways we can get the most out of our volunteers' time by supporting programmatic needs while still providing a fulfilling experience that encourages volunteers to keep coming back.
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Understanding best practices in volunteer placement
Surveying programmatic needs from nonprofit staff
Communicating programmatic needs to volunteers
Reviewing and updating position descriptions
Getting to know your volunteers
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Executive Leadership
Volunteer Program Directors
Volunteer Program Coordinators
Marketing & Communications Staff
Community Engagement Staff
Thrift Store Managers
Food Pantry Managers
Any other staff that engages with Volunteers
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Mark C. Osborne III, CVA is an experienced professional in volunteer services and museum management. Currently serving as Volunteer Services Manager at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Mark previously held the role of Director of Visitor and Volunteer Services at Holocaust Museum Houston, where oversight of a team of six and over 100 volunteers contributed to a high-quality visitor experience. Mark's diverse background includes positions as Lead Educator/Interpreter at the Texas Historical Commission, Park Ranger I at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Director roles at both The Printing Museum and Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum. Education includes a Master’s degree in Public History from American Public University System and a Bachelor's degree in History and Public Relations from the University of Texas at Tyler.
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You can register for this session by clicking this link: Maximizing the Value of Volunteers with Smart Placement Assignments
