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unleashing the power of the invaluable workforce

Maximizing the potential of your Volunteers, Interns and their Leaders to increase your impact, extend your reach and elevate your business, ministry or nonprofit organization to the next level.



Welcome to The Invaluable Workforce

How To Get Buy-In At Your Organization

Which workshops are  you interested in? Check all that apply to receive a free 15 minute consultation on how we can help you and/or your organization thrive.

Development programs

Volunteer/Intern Administrator Professional Development

Volunteer/Intern Administrator Professional Development

Volunteer/Intern Administrator Professional Development

From those who are  new to the field as well as those who have been in the field for years. These courses were created to identify your management style and aid in your personal development through the triumphs, trials and  fulfillment that volunteer management provides.  

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Volunteer Program Development

Volunteer/Intern Administrator Professional Development

Volunteer/Intern Administrator Professional Development

  This  series explores everything from creating a program from scratch to developing and improving an existing program. It covers all aspects regarding recruiting, training and retention. 

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Intern Program Development

Volunteer/Intern Administrator Professional Development

Intern Program Development

   This  series explores everything from creating a program from scratch to developing to the one you have. It covers all aspects including intern development, recruiting, training and retention.  

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Volunteer administrator development courses and resources

Mary / Martha -

101 Affirmations for Volunteer Administrators

From the Suggestion Box

Understanding your management style is key to understanding how to lead your team.  You will learn how to identify your style and how to use your strengths to build your team.

From the Suggestion Box

101 Affirmations for Volunteer Administrators

From the Suggestion Box

Exploring real life volunteer suggestions and how they can impact your organization for the better. You will laugh, cry and be amazed!

101 Affirmations for Volunteer Administrators

101 Affirmations for Volunteer Administrators

101 Affirmations for Volunteer Administrators

Use this notebook in meetings to take notes and a get reminders of the positive remarkable impact that you are having on your organization.

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Volunteer Program development courses and workshops

RECRUIT

RECRUIT

RECRUIT

This workshop series explores and finds solutions to your recruiting efforts. It includes 3 one hour sessions and materials to help you define your organization's needs, where to find the right kind of volunteers for your organization and deciding which type of recruiting will work best for your organization. It also includes 101 Affirmations for Volunteer Professionals Note-Taking Journal.

TRAIN

RECRUIT

RECRUIT

o.k. They are in! Now what?  This workshop series includes 3 one hour sessions and materials that will guide and help you regarding necessities for a successful orientation,  develop a training plan and help identify internal and external resources.  It also includes 101 Affirmations for Volunteer Professionals      Note-Taking Journal  

RETAIN

RECRUIT

RETAIN

This workshop series was designed to increase retention rates within your nonprofit  organization. It includes 3 one hour sessions and materials that will show the importance of skilled based matches, tracking volunteer progress and the importance of recognition. It also includes 101 Affirmations for Volunteer Professionals      Note-Taking Journal.

Recruit Session 1: Assessing Organization Needs

Recruit Session 3: In-Person vs Virtual Recruiting

Recruit Session 1: Assessing Organization Needs

This workshop will explore how to identify great opportunities and encourage out of the box thinking of how to find great people for your organization. 

Recruit Session 2: Where Do You Find Good Help?

Recruit Session 3: In-Person vs Virtual Recruiting

Recruit Session 1: Assessing Organization Needs

This workshop will help you identify potential places on where to find the right volunteers for your organization.

Recruit Session 3: In-Person vs Virtual Recruiting

Recruit Session 3: In-Person vs Virtual Recruiting

Recruit Session 3: In-Person vs Virtual Recruiting

Recruiting is a must and it is on-going. With the new options, we will discuss the pros and cons of each type and help you decide which one is best for your organization.

Train Session 1. Orientation

Train Session 3: Identify Resources

Recruit Session 3: In-Person vs Virtual Recruiting

Your orientation can make or break a volunteer's decision to join the cause. We will break down what makes a good orientation and provide building block to help you design a successful orientation for your organization. 

Train Session 2: Develop A Plan

Train Session 3: Identify Resources

Train Session 3: Identify Resources

Now that everyone is in and knows their duties, we will help you develop a plan  to ensure that the volunteers are receiving the continued training they need to be successful at your organization.

Train Session 3: Identify Resources

Train Session 3: Identify Resources

Train Session 3: Identify Resources

Can you provide training on something you aren't comfortable with? Yes! This will help you identify the resources within  and outside of your organization to help accomplish your training goals.

Retain Session 1. Skills Based Position Matches

Retain Session 1. Skills Based Position Matches

Retain Session 1. Skills Based Position Matches

Volunteers want to make an impact on their community. Learn how to match volunteers to roles in your organization that will make them feel  like they are making a difference which will, in turn, keep them coming back.

Retain Session 2: Tracking

Retain Session 1. Skills Based Position Matches

Retain Session 1. Skills Based Position Matches

This session will break down why tracking is so important, ways to track information and how that data can help your organization.

Retain Session 3: Recognition

Retain Session 1. Skills Based Position Matches

Retain Session 3: Recognition

Recognition may not be what you think and it doesn't always have to be high-cost. Learn about what recognition is, why it is important and various ways to accomplish it. From free and low cost to high end, either way it is vital to your program,

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intern Program development Courses and Workshops

RECRUIT -

RECRUIT -

RECRUIT -

This workshop series helps you assess your organization's needs, guide you where to find interns that match your needs and determine which type of recruiting effort best works for your organization. 

TRAIN

RECRUIT -

RECRUIT -

 This workshop series discusses the importance of training, not only for the intern, but for those managing and/or mentoring interns. It also will guide you on how to develop a plan and provide a successful on-boarding process which is vital to helping interns be successful in their internship.

RETAIN

RECRUIT -

RETAIN

 This workshop series teaches you how to best match interns to mentors, goal setting and ways to integrate interns and their ideas into the organization making them feel relevant.

Recruit Session 1. Assessing Organization Needs

Recruit Session 1. Assessing Organization Needs

Recruit Session 1. Assessing Organization Needs

This workshop will explore how to identify great opportunities and encourage out of the box thinking of how to find great people for your organization. 

Recruit Session 2: Where Do You Find Good Help?

Recruit Session 1. Assessing Organization Needs

Recruit Session 1. Assessing Organization Needs

Once needs have been determined, this workshop will help you devise a plan on how to get the word out to the right people who will be a great fit for your organization.

Recruit Session 3: In-Person vs Virtual Recruiting

Recruit Session 1. Assessing Organization Needs

Recruit Session 3: In-Person vs Virtual Recruiting

If customers can’t find it, it doesn’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.

Train Session 1. Develop A Plan

Train Session 3: Equipping Manager and Mentors

Recruit Session 3: In-Person vs Virtual Recruiting

This session will help you devise a plan with measurable outcomes and  implement steps with those outcomes in mind to ensure both the intern and the organization are experiencing  the desired outcome,

Train Session 2: Successful On-Boarding

Train Session 3: Equipping Manager and Mentors

Train Session 3: Equipping Manager and Mentors

A successful on-boarding is key for setting the tone for an internship. We will discuss what needs to be included and different ways to implement it to ensure a successful beginning for the intern and their managers.

Train Session 3: Equipping Manager and Mentors

Train Session 3: Equipping Manager and Mentors

Train Session 3: Equipping Manager and Mentors

Managers and mentors play a major role in your internship program. This has been designed to help manager guide their interns through a successful internship.

Retain Session 1. Skills Based Position Matches

Retain Session 1. Skills Based Position Matches

Retain Session 1. Skills Based Position Matches

This session is a continuation of the recruiting session Where Do You Find Good Help? It helps you determine if the original matches are working well and if not, how to make the determination and how to fix the situation to ensure both the intern and the manager are still mutually benefiting from the match.

Retain Session 2: Goal Tracking

Retain Session 1. Skills Based Position Matches

Retain Session 1. Skills Based Position Matches

This session covers the three most vital parts of goal setting; actually setting the goal, accountability partners and who you have in your corner. This provides the resilience to achieve goals. You will learn  how to track students goals and help them hold each other accountable to achieve the goals they have set out for the internship.

Retain Session 3: Recognition / Inclusion

Retain Session 1. Skills Based Position Matches

Retain Session 3: Recognition / Inclusion

This session is designed to help ensure interns feel they are making a difference. We will discuss the importance of being included and various types of recognition that will encourage them to continue to put their best foot forward.

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