The Smarter Volunteer Manager (SVM) Programme; November – December 2021

Volunteer Glasgow is recruiting for the next virtual Smarter Volunteer Manager Programme.

*NB: Please note that should uptake of this programme be light due to the time of year (many volunteering/ third sector organisations have winter/ festive period programmes to run) then we may have to move this Programme into January 2022.

When you engage with volunteers, it’s easy to feel the pressure, like you’re always, simultaneously, wearing several hats. This training programme, based on Volunteer Glasgow’s Dynamic Model, will help you methodise your new or existing volunteer programme.

This programme is for anyone who engages with volunteers, including . . .

• Managers of volunteering programmes
• Personnel with responsibility for day-to-day supervision of people volunteering
• Strategic lead officers
• Members of governing bodies

Currently delivered entirely online using Zoom, the programme runs over six, 3-hour sessions spaced over three weeks.

The SVM programme is designed to be Peer-Led/ Informal learning environment facilitated by Volunteer Glasgow Staff. Therefore, the Training is:

• Learner driven and self-directed.
• A relaxed experience for participants.
• Expands participants’ reference and knowledge points on engaging volunteers.

Do not hesitate to go on this course! Everything from the trainers, the workbooks, the exercises, the peer support and conversations make it an enjoyable and relaxed training experience.

Offering a fusion of mentoring, peer discussion, small-group exercises and individual study, there will be opportunities created between sessions for you to explore how far the learning can be applied.

Our Organisation Support Team will be delivering the entire online programme to be delivered between these dates: