Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations

5 Ways to Supercharge Your Nonprofit's Volunteer Training with Karen Knight


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In this episode, I’ve invited Karen Knight, volunteer extraordinaire, to give us some specific ways we can supercharge our nonprofit’s volunteer training.

The demand for nonprofit services has increased, but the number of volunteers has decreased before and since COVID. It’s important that volunteers are trained well so that they have a good volunteering experience, and continue to volunteer.

This is the first episode that we have had specifically on volunteer training and I can’t wait for you to hear everything Karen has to share.

▶️ 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Nonprofit's Volunteer Training with Karen Knight

▶️ Key Points:
04:11 Karen’s volunteer journey
07:18 The definition of volunteers and volunteering
10:25 Why it's important to train volunteers
14:07 Challenges in volunteer training
19:19 Supercharge your nonprofit volunteer training

Resources from this episode:
Episodes on creating training that is relevant, meaningful, and fun:
▶️ Episode 73:
The Forgetting Curve: How to Make Your New Training More Memorable
▶️ Episode 63:
4 Ways to Use Humor and Storytelling in Your Nonprofit Training with Gita Kulkarni
▶️ Episode 36:
How Nonprofit Learning and Development Leaders Can Use Play to Create Organizational Change with Acey Holmes
▶️ Episode 07:
Do THIS and You Will Never Have a Boring Virtual Training Again with Melissa Dinwiddie

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Karen Knight
Website:
karenknight.ca

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Heather Burright
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Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.

Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization.

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