EXT XYD.0015 - AEMTV 2.0 Creating Connections Leading to Volunteer Retention

Description

AEMTV 2.0 is the next step to growing your skills when it comes to working with volunteers. This three-week professional development opportunity builds upon the ISOTURE model presented during the Achieving the Extension Mission through Volunteers Course. This training is intended to help professionals to understand how communication and connection leads to greater volunteer retention.

Audience

This course is offered nationally to Extension professionals who have previously completed the 7-week long Achieving the Extension Mission Through Volunteerism course.

Course Structure

Participants will engage in six facilitated webinars during a three week time frame. 2026 Webinars: February 24th, February 26, March 3, March 5, March 10, March 12.

Technical Requirements

For optimum participation, use:

high speed internet connection to view pre-recorded presentations
a headset/earbuds for webinar and video conference calls

Registration and Payment

Each registration must be completed separately. (That is, it is not possible to put multiple registrants' registrations into your "cart" and check them all out at once.)
We recommend that participants register themselves, but it is possible for another staff member to register a participant. (That person will be creating an account for the participant and will need to share the password they create with the participant.)
It is essential that if someone other than the participant is registering the participant, they enter the participant's email address (NOT their own) when they register the person. Payment must be made at the time of registration.
Payment is accepted by credit card only. (No POs, invoices or payment by check.)

Cancellation Policy

No refunds will be issued for cancellations after registration closes on February 10. Cancellations prior to close of registration will be fully refunded.

Contact

Course questions: Becky Harrington, willi107@umn.edu

Instructors:
Jenae Hansen-Gross – jenae.hansengross@sdstate.edu
Jamie Morris – morri688@purdue.edu
Jennifer Weichel – weichel@msu.edu
Jeremy Freeman – jeremyf@umn.edu
Dave Close – dclose3@utk.edu

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Outline

Course Outcomes

Identify one strategy to implement in the next program year.
Develop a SMART goal. Develop a communication plan that aligns volunteers with the mission and of your program.
Implement strategies for connecting volunteers.

Objectives

Understand how communication and connections lead to greater volunteer retention.
Identify strategies to engage, support and manage volunteers.
Cultivate appreciation for volunteers, their contributions and the ways in which volunteers engage with your program.
Create a positive volunteer culture.