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Developing Training Programs for Volunteers. 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.
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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
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.
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.
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
Be sure to consider all learning styles. People aren't all the same.