2012-2013 DOVIA Programs and Trainings
Check in and registration: 11am Program: 11:30am to 1pm
October 25, 2012 Safety Training (WOSH): Let’s take a close look at all those things we do to keep our volunteers and our clients safe. From the obvious to the surprising, we promise you’ll learn something new!
Speaker: Julie Mier, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Event Type: Brown Bag Lunch, $5 for members, $10 for non-members
Location: Sacramento Tree Foundation, 191 Lathrop Way Suite D Sac 95815
Time: 11:30am-1pm
November 8, 2012 Strategic Planning for your Volunteer Program: You are already doing a great job as the Volunteer Coordinator! Even the best need new ideas to keep their programs a success. Hear new ideas and share what’s worked for you!
Speaker: Nileen Verbeten, Board member of the Wellspring Board
Event Type: Brown Bag Lunch, $5 for members, $10 for non-members
Location: Girl Scouts Heart of Central California, 6601 Elvas Ave Sacramento 95819
Time: 11:30am-1pm
December 13, 2012 Bah Humbug! Redirecting problem volunteers with Bill Wittich: We all love our volunteers, but what happens when a working relationship heads for the South Pole?
Speaker: Bill Wittich: Speaker, consultant and coach in the field of leadership, motivation,
and non-profit management. As a former educator, Bill loves to share his knowledge while encouraging participants to share their concerns and experience.
Event Type: Mini training, $10 for members, $15 for non-members
Location: Shriners Hospital, 2425 Stockton Blvd Sacramento CA 95817
Time: 11am to 1pm
January 10, 2013 Corporate Connections: Have you been wondering how to reach out to corporations for volunteers? Big names like Umpqua Bank and Peet’s coffee, Walmart and Costco? Hear from the companies themselves about what will make YOU most attractive.
Speaker: Multiple
Event Type: Mini Training, $35 for members, $50 for non-members
Location: Sacramento County-Dept. of Human Assistance, 2700 Fulton Avenue, Rooms 58-60, Sacramento, CA 95821
Time: 1pm to 4:30pm
February 14, 2013 Youth Volunteers; the Why and How: Some organizations love them, others don’t know what to do with them! Learn the benefits, challenges and tricks to working with this large pool of potential volunteers.
Speaker: Multiple
Event Type: Lunch- Brown Bag, $5 for members, $10 for non-members
Location: Ronald McDonald House, 2555 49th Street Sacramento CA 95817
Time: 11:30am to 1pm
March 14, 2013 Less is More: Small Ideas with a BIG Impact (fundraising and appreciation with little to no money): Does the old saying “Spend money to make money” hold true? Have you been wondering how to show appreciation for your volunteers with more than just words? Get great ideas for heartfelt thank you’s that don’t break the bank. Share your ideas and be inspired by the creative members of DOVIA! Bring examples of your gifts if possible.
Speaker: Georgia Waid, Development Manager
Event Type: Brown Bag Lunch, $5 for members, $10 for non-members
Location: West Sacramento Recreation Center, 2801 Jefferson Blvd., West Sacramento 95691
Time: 11:30am-1pm
April 11, 2013 Recognition Awards: Youth Volunteer of the Year and Volunteer Coordinator of the year: Do you have a youth volunteer who’s commitment to your mission is outstanding and inspiring? Nominate your outstanding youth to be recognized as DOVIA’s Youth Volunteer of the year. The
very special Volunteer Coordinator award will be presented to a coordinator who goes above and beyond in the Sacramento area.
Speaker: None
Event Type: Awards dessert celebration
Location: Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services: 3333 3rd Avenue,
Sac, CA 95817
Time: 5pm
May 9, 2013 Forging Connections: How do YOU answer the question, “So what does your organization do?” Learn how to effectively share what your organization does through an elevator speech. Practice and network with other volunteer managers.
Speaker: Kelly Siefkin, Communications Director for the Sacramento Food Bank
Event Type: Afternoon Mixer
Location: TBD
Time: 3:30pm
June 13, 2013 **Special Training** Attend a seminar provided by highly regarded international trainer, keynote speaker, consultant and author specializing in volunteer management, fundraising, leadership and board development, Betty Stallings. Volunteer and Staff Relations: Learn how to bridge the gap and foster mutual respect and appreciation between staff and volunteers.
Speaker: Betty Stallings
Event Type: Special Training, Tickets are $50
Location: Shriners Hospital, 2425 Stockton Blvd Sacramento CA 95817
Time: Check in 9:30am, program 10am to 3pm
July 11, 2013 Bring your Favorite Volunteer to Lunch: This is a great opportunity to bring that special volunteer (or volunteers) to lunch and recognize them in a very special way for all of their efforts. You will be touched beyond words when you hear them express what your organizations means to them.
Speaker: None
Event Type: Luncheon
Location: Casa Gardens, 2760 Sutterville Road Sacramento, CA 95820
Time: 4pm
August 8, 2013 Bring a problem, Leave with a solution: solve your volunteer program’s biggest challenges: Have you been searching for something to tackle a challenge in your program? Are you struggling with a topic or issue? Need general guidance? What better way than to put out exactly what you need to a room full of Volunteer Coordinators!
Speaker: None
Event Type: Group discussion/Round table
Location: Sacramento Tree Foundation, 191 Lathrop Way Suite D Sac 95815
Time: 11:30am to 1pm
Learn more about DOVIA at www.doviasacramento.org
