Training & Workshops
As a leader in volunteerism and effective volunteer management, HOSC serves 44 towns and villages in the Northwest Suburbs. We actively drive change to meet the needs of underserved and marginalized individuals and families. We support our volunteers, communities, and partners by providing collaboration opportunities, resources, tools, and robust support systems.
We actively listen, gather information, identify community needs and gaps, and share information. Our agility allows us to deliver the most relevant and impactful services to our community, partners, volunteers, and neighbors. Additionally, we offer annual training sessions and workshops on critical topics for nonprofits, ensuring they are well-equipped to serve effectively.
NOTE: HOSC Community Partners – organizations that have paid the annual agency fee – receive complimentary/discounted admission to our training as a benefit of their membership.
Webinars
Amber Melanie Smith
Keynote Speaker, Nonprofit Founder, and Social Entrepreneur
Volunteer Recruitment in a Post-COVID World
January 22, 2025 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention looks different now than it did just a few years ago. With trends showing a national decline — then rebound — in volunteering and giving, nonprofits need to experiment with new strategies for recruitment and retention. In this interactive workshop, we’ll cover the basics of outcomes-focused volunteer recruitment, discuss current trends and their implications on volunteer management, and exchange new ideas for engaging volunteers in deeply impactful ways.
- Volunteer recruitment basics with a focus on impactful learning and engagement
- How to determine ideal volunteer roles working backward from your organization’s ultimate outcomes
- Current trends and their implications for volunteer recruitment and retention in the modern era
- Strategies to improve volunteer retention and help volunteers move into deeper roles within your organization
Amber Melanie Smith is a speaker, award-winning nonprofit founder and social entrepreneur, and social impact YouTuber. Through a growing online community of changemakers, speaking, and educational content, Amber helps people create their roadmap to a life and career that creates positive social change.
HOSC offers webinars at no cost, thanks to the Volunteer Generation Fund Grant from AmeriCorps and generous sponsors. In the future, organizations that are not partners will pay a small fee.
Networking Groups & Communities of Practice
Are you interested in discovering innovative ideas and best practices for engaging volunteers? Have you ever wanted to discuss common challenges and solutions with your peers? Would you like to connect with other volunteer leaders and experts in the field? If you answered yes, then HOSC has the perfect opportunity for you!
We’ve launched a Volunteer Engagement Community of Practice (CoP). This group of volunteer management professionals meets quarterly to exchange strategies, address concerns, discuss trends, and share best practices. It’s a supportive environment where members can share information, experiences, and resources and build a valuable peer network.
If you’re an organization leader or staff member who manages volunteers and seeks to enhance your impact through volunteer power, join us at our next meeting. Connect with outstanding professionals from our community and take your volunteer engagement to the next level!
Volunteer Engagement Networking Group
Dates:
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Location:
Arlington Heights Senior Center
1801 W. Central Road
Arlington Heights