THE VOLUNTEER MANAGER AS EDUCATOR Jaci Lyndon, The Critical Path, Calgary, Canada Session Description: With competition rising even
for volunteers, the role of the volunteer manager has become more vital
than ever to retain and develop this valuable resource. Learn how
adult learning is intimately connected to the volunteer experience.
Participants will reflect on the use of adult learning in their management
practices and the various educator roles they take on in the context of the non-profit sector. Learning Objectives: Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Saturday, October 12, 2002, 10:00 - 11:30
a.m.
1. Understand the
relationship between adult learning and volunteering
2. Learn how
adult learning is applied within the voluntary
sector
3. Understand the relationship between volunteer manager
and volunteer in the context of educator and learner
4. Learn the
various educator types and how to utilize these perspectives to motivate and retain volunteers
Conference Theme(s): Reflection