Volunteer Conference 2023
Be part of the Volunteer Administrators of the Southern Tier’s annual conference, entirely dedicated to volunteer development, engagement, and management.
United Way of Broome County is excited to partner with the Volunteer Administrators of the Southern Tier to bring you the Annual Volunteer Conference. This year’s conference will be fully virtual, with a full day of conference sessions on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN.
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON APRIL 19, AT 4:00 PM.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023
9:00am - 10:15am: Welcome & Importance of Volunteerism & Volunteer Management
9:00-9:15 am: Welcome Remarks
9:15-10:15 am: Presentation: Susan Spencer, Program Director, Faith in Action Volunteers – Broome County Council of Churches. Importance of Volunteerism &
Volunteer ManagementVolunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit, and often the glue that holds a community together. They want and need to feel supported and valued. Organizations need to ensure volunteers are working to required standards. How do you find a balance between the needs of both the volunteer and the organization? This session will discuss ways to build a successful volunteer management program that works for your organization. Come away with some useful ideas to recruit, retain and reward your volunteers.
10:45am - 12:15pm:Workshop: Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration. Certified Volunteer Administrator and Why Certification May Be Right for You
10:45 am -12:15 pm: Workshop: Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration. Certified Volunteer Administrator and Why Certification May Be Right for You
Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities. Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) is an international professional certification in the field of volunteer resources management. In this session, you will learn about the CCVA, why certification may be right for you, how the exam is created, what the application, preparation, and certification process is, and when you will be ready.
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Presentation: Jill Lloyd, LMSW, Executive Director, Samaritan Counseling Center of the Southern Tier Care – Compass Network Regional Trauma-Informed Care Network. Creating a Safe & Healthy Environment To Best Save Yourself
12:30 pm -1:30 pm: Presentation: Jill Lloyd, LMSW, Executive Director, Samaritan Counseling Center of the Southern Tier Care – Compass Network Regional Trauma-Informed Care Network. Creating a Safe & Healthy Environment To Best Save Yourself
So often the thought of caring for and/or putting ourselves first may invoke waves of guilt, selfishness, shame, and many other feelings. We are here to help you shift that mindset. Self-care aka self-love is not selfish. It should not be deemed a luxury, but a necessity especially if we want to remain engaged, healthy, and present for those who we love, care for, and serve.
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Panel Discussion: What is Volunteer Time Off? Jocelyn Bailey, Community Development Liaison, Visions FCU; Melissa Conklin, Project Manager – Technical Training, Avangrid; John Sassani, HR, Manager, Business Partner Operations, Human Resources, The Raymond Corporation; Dawn Wesko, Business Analyst, Information Technology, Mirabito Energy Products
2:00-3:00pm Panel Discussion: What is Volunteer Time Off? Jocelyn Bailey, Community Development Liaison, Visions FCU; Melissa Conklin, Project Manager – Technical Training, Avangrid; John Sassani, HR, Manager, Business Partner Operations, Human Resources, The Raymond Corporation; Dawn Wesko, Business Analyst, Information Technology, Mirabito Energy Products
Did you know that our local businesses offer Volunteer Time Off? Volunteer time off is a form of paid leave where employees receive their regular compensation for hours spent in service to an approved charitable or community organization. Learn more about the local businesses who provide VTO and what it means for volunteerism in the Southern Tier.
3:00-3:15 Closing Remarks