Friday, October 11, 2002, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

RAISING THE BAR TO EXCELLENCE

David Styers, Points of Light Foundation, Washington, DC

Session Description:  The most successful volunteer programs have always been run with the highest standards.  Is yours?  Learn how to develop and apply standards of excellence to your own volunteer program.  Put increased collaboration, outcomes and other concepts to work for you.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Increase participant awareness of the importance of standards
2. Increase participant knowledge of the steps to developing standards
3. Increase participant interest in applying standards to their work
4. Develop participant plans to utilize standards in their organization

Level:  Beginner
Category: Opportunity