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Professional Development for Volunteer Management Professionals

In this section, we’ve compiled information on training and accreditation/certification programs, from looking for a workshop on Volunteer Management 101 or something more specific like how to engage baby boomers to seeking to complete your accreditation/certification or higher education degree. We’ve also included information on conferences, as well as a trainers and consultant directory if you’re looking to schedule something specific to your organization.

In all cases, we’re providing resources on two types of opportunities: online and on-the-ground. Online trainings and certificate programs allow more flexible scheduling of time, not to mention no need for traveling expenses; on-the-ground conferences and workshops provide real-time opportunities to ask questions and collaborate with peers, but require resources and time that may not be available to everyone. So whatever your time and resource availability, we hope you’ll find opportunities here that work for you.

Our partners at Energize, Inc. have done a great job of keeping track of trainings, conferences, and events taking place around the world, so we’ve included links to their collection below as well as any others we thought were worth checking out. Know of something we missed? Let us know!

Disclaimer: In the interest of making this space comprehensive, as well as recognizing that different audiences have different needs and criteria, we do not specifically recommend nor endorse any of the listed opportunities. It is up to each individual user to determine quality and appropriateness. That said, if you come across what you believe to be a clearly illegitimate post, please let us know!

Accreditation/Certification
Conferences and Workshops
Online Training Opportunities
Degree/Certificate Programs in Volunteer Management
Trainers/Consultants Directory


	Accreditation/Certification Exp Paid Exp Vol The benefits of earning accreditation/certification? Professional distinction, established credibility, advancement of the profession, and potentially enhanced employability. Learn more by visiting the governing body in your country: Australasian Association of Volunteer Administrators Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources Council for Certification In Volunteer Administration Investing in Volunteers (UK) Volunteering England

	On-The-Ground Conferences and Workshops (Thanks to Energize, Inc.!) Asia, Africa and South America Australia/New Zealand Europe North America Also check out trainings offered by your national association or local volunteer center: Australia Canada England US

	Online Training Opportunities (*Free) Are You Ready for Volunteers? - University of North Texas Basics in Volunteer Management - North Carolina Association of Volunteer Administration Building a Great Volunteer Program - CharityVillage Campus Everyone Ready - Energize, Inc. General Volunteer Management Trainings - The Points of Light Institute Learning Zone for Volunteer Managers @ Volunteer Development Scotland Online Courses - The Corporation for National and Community Service Online Volunteer Training Centre - Sask Sport Inc (For residents of Saskatchewan, Canada only) Resource Center: Calendar of Events - The Corporation for National and Community Service School of Volunteer Management (Australia) Teleconferences - The Points of Light Institute A Toolkit for Volunteer Leaders - Nebraska 4-H Training Staff to Succeed with Volunteers: The 55 Minute Series - Betty Stallings, M.S.W. *Volunteer Magnet Workshop - Andy Fryer, OzVPM, and Martin Cowling, People First @ Volunteering New Zealand Volunteer Management - Louisiana State University-Shreveport Volunteer Management: Attracting and Keeping the Best - Society for Nonprofit Organizations Volunteer Recruitment That Actually Works - CharityUniversity Network

	On-The-Ground Degree/Certificate Programs in Volunteer Management (Thanks to Energize, Inc.!) Asia, Africa and South America Australia/New Zealand Europe North America For more programs in Canada, check out the college and university professional development programs identified by Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources / Administrateurs canadiens des ressources bénévoles. Online Degree/Certificate Programs in Volunteer Management Volunteer and Community Resource Management Certificate Program - University of North Texas Volunteer Management Certificate Program - Red River College, Volunteer Manitoba, and Manitoba Association for Volunteer Administrators Volunteer Management Certificate Program - Washington State University Advanced Volunteer Management Certificate Program - Washington State University Exp Paid Exp Vol Volunteer Leadership Certificate - Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration

	Trainers/Consultants Directory Idealist.org Nonprofit Central You might also want to consider looking for a speaker in Idealist.org’s Speakers Bureau – learn more here!