Volunteers are the heart of many nonprofit organizations.
This course is one of two sessions that will teach you how to attract, engage, and retain volunteers who are passionate about your mission. Learn strategies for building a strong, committed volunteer base that contributes to long-term success. Part two is titled “Volunteer Engagement” on May 13th.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of volunteers in nonprofit success.
Learn techniques for recruiting volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
Develop strategies for engaging and retaining long-term volunteers.
Create volunteer onboarding and training programs that drive commitment.
Foster a culture of appreciation and recognition for volunteer contributions.
Meet your Trainer: Christina Gosling
Christina is a Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist with the American Red Cross of Orange County. She brings over eight years of experience in employee and volunteer engagement, having previously worked with Amazon, the University of Washington, and Public Service and Procurement Canada. In her current role, Christina develops and implements strategic recruitment initiatives to grow and diversify the Red Cross’s volunteer workforce, with a focus on both position-based and project-based roles.
Christina is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Management and Leadership, where her applied research focuses on nonprofit organizations and enhancing volunteer recruitment and engagement strategies in response to evolving societal and economic landscapes. She also volunteers with the Red Cross's Restoring Family Links program, conducting community outreach, and with Awareness for POTSies, a nonprofit dedicated to providing education and resources for individuals living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).