1. Developing Training Programs for Volunteers

2. Why have training programs?
Familiarizes new volunteers with job
Establishes competency standards
Is seen as a benefit by many volunteers
Shows proficiency of organization
"Weeding out" technique

3. How do you develop training programs for volunteers?
Decide what you want to teach volunteers.
Decide how you will teach them.
Write a budget.
Decide the materials to use.
Get the word out.

4. How do you develop training programs for volunteers?
Consider the logistics.
Consider physical comfort.
Set people at ease.
Develop lesson plans.
Evaluate trainees.
Celebrate the end of training.

5. Principles of adult learning
Presence of a need to learn
Share experiences
Teach to solve problems
Make it interactive
Support and challenge
Urge use of creativity

6. People aren't all the same.
Be sure to consider all learning styles.

7. Training is ongoing