Volunteering Management Training

Time for Learning

Transform your Volunteering Activities with Expert Training.

Time for Impact is your partner in creating high-performing volunteer programs. With a proven track record and deep expertise and long experience in volunteer management and strategy, we offer tailored training solutions to meet your unique needs.

In fast changing times, Time For Impact help volunteering organisations build sustainable, carefully targeted and sustainable volunteering strategies, and help professionals demonstrate the impact their volunteering brings.

Our founder, Chris Wade, consultant, strategist, host of the Time for Impact podcast,  a seasoned volunteering director, and educator, brings a wealth of experience to every training session.

Here are a selection of commonly requested masterclasses;

Crafting Impactful Volunteer Strategies for Today's World

In today's rapidly changing landscape, effective volunteer engagement is more crucial than ever. This masterclass equips charity leaders and volunteer managers with the tools and knowledge to build a volunteer program that drives real impact.

Learn to:

• Align volunteer efforts with your organisation's mission and goals

• Adapt to evolving volunteer preferences and expectations

• Involve stakeholders in shaping your strategy

• Market your programs

• Resource your activities

• Leverage technology to streamline volunteer management

• Sustain and grow your volunteer involvement

• Measure and demonstrate the ROI of your volunteer program

By the end of this session, you'll have a clear roadmap to develop a volunteer strategy that maximises your organisation's potential.

Disrupt and Thrive: Reimagining Volunteer Engagement

Volunteerism is changing. Traditional models no longer resonate with today's supporters. To thrive, charities must adapt. This workshop will challenge you to think radically about volunteer engagement.

Discover how to:

• Understand the shifting landscape of volunteerism

• Explore innovative approaches like micro-volunteering and co-production

• Build diverse, inclusive and participative volunteer communities

• Overcome resource constraints and maximise impact

Leave this session equipped to create a volunteer program that is flexible, engaging, and aligned with your mission.

Unlocking the Power of Your Volunteers: Measuring Impact That Matters 

Volunteers are invaluable assets, but their true worth often goes unrecognised. This workshop will equip you with the tools to measure and demonstrate the tangible impact of your volunteer program.

Discover how to:

• Align volunteer efforts with your organisation's strategic goals

• Move beyond traditional metrics like hours volunteered

• Utilise balanced scorecards to capture a comprehensive view of impact

• Showcase the value of your volunteers to funders and stakeholders

• Use impact measurement to gain influence and funds

By the end of this session, you'll be able to quantify the difference your volunteers make and secure the support your organisation deserves.

Building a Diverse and Inclusive Volunteer Force

Creating a volunteer team that reflects your community is essential for mission impact. This workshop equips you with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain a diverse volunteer base.

Discover how to:

• Identify barriers to diversity within your volunteer program

• Develop targeted recruitment and outreach strategies

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive volunteer culture

• Adapt volunteer roles and processes to accommodate diverse needs

• Partner with community groups to co-create meaningful volunteer opportunities

Leave this session with a clear action plan to build a more representative and engaged volunteer team.

Ignite Innovation: Creative Problem-Solving for Volunteer Managers

Are you ready to transform your volunteer programs? This dynamic workshop equips you with a toolkit of creative problem-solving techniques to overcome challenges, inspire your team, and unlock new opportunities for impact.

Learn to:

• Think outside the box to find innovative solutions

• Foster a culture of creativity and experimentation

• Empower your volunteers to contribute fresh ideas

• Apply practical strategies to drive positive change

Leave this session energised and equipped to tackle your most complex volunteer management challenges with a fresh perspective.

Agile Volunteer Management & Partnering for Success

In today's fast-paced environment, flexibility and collaboration are essential for effective volunteer management. This workshop introduces agile and coproduction methodologies to help you build strong partnerships with your volunteers and drive continuous improvement.

Learn to:

• Embrace agility and adaptability in your volunteer program

• Empower volunteers as co-creators of solutions

• Utilise agile frameworks to manage projects efficiently

• Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation

By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to create a dynamic and responsive volunteer program that delivers exceptional results.

Build Thriving Volunteer Communities

The key to ongoing volunteering programme success is an active community of people willing to give their time to your cause. This does not just mean your existing regular volunteers; it means building a much wider pool of people who will participate in your work regularly or occasionally, get heavily involved or in a light-touch manner. Members of this community will vary their involvement over time.

We'll cover everything from designing your community's purpose and activities to fostering communication and involvement. You'll also learn about different types of volunteer communities and how to build and sustain them over time.

Learn to:

• Define your ideal volunteer community and its purpose

• Develop strategies to attract and retain a wide range of volunteers

• Foster a strong sense of belonging and connection

• Create opportunities for meaningful engagement and growth

• Sustain a thriving community over time

Leave this session with a clear roadmap to create a volunteer community that is the heart of your organisation.

Volunteering Learning for Charity Leaders

Effective leadership requires a deep understanding of the role volunteers play in achieving organisational goals. This executive training equips leaders with the strategic knowledge to maximise the impact of their volunteer program.

Learn to:

• Understand the strategic importance of volunteering

• Build a high-performing volunteer team

• Integrate volunteerism into your organisation's mission

• Measure and communicate the value of volunteer contributions

Leave this session with a clear vision for how to leverage volunteerism to drive organisational success.

Conferences

Chris delivers man y keynotes and workshops each year. Please contact him about your event.

What others say about Time For Impact Learning:

Your reflections and insights were really helpful – I found the section on the ladder of participation really helpful and in particular the ideas around creation of community -not simply recruiting volunteers.  - Denise Hayward, Chief Executive Officer, Volunteer Now

In 2023, Chris provided a really inspiring and thought provoking keynote presentation that framed our conference, Heritage Volunteering '23, perfectly. He is an engaging and arresting speaker and, as one of delegates said in their feedback, “is really inspiring”. Beyond his opening keynote, Chris was great to work with before the conference, providing us with everything we needed to promote him and the event. He also stayed on, attending the two days, and hosting an impromptu and very insightful Q&A. In short, Chris was great and we look forward to working with him more in the future. - Matthew Hick - Chair, Heritage Volunteering Group

Chris has a vast wealth of experience across the charity and corporate sector, and as highly experienced presenter and delivering his Volunteer Workshop it was very warmly received and terrific learning experience for all of those who attended. We are both fortunate and most grateful to have had Chris present and we confidently recommend what he can bring to any charity or organization - expertise, experience and a highly knowledgeable presenter, a generous all-around good person, who enthusiastically shared his knowledge and experience with a diverse group of leaders  

Martin Gallagher CEO The Clare Foundation

Chris spoke at DSC’s Volunteering in 2024 and Beyond conference to give our attendees his advice and knowledge on recruiting and training volunteers and he gave some real insights which were well received by the delegates. Delegates gave the conference a high rating of 95% good or excellent so a big thanks to Chris for contributing to that. Chris was also easy to work with, responsive and professional – thank you - Catrina Miller, Head of Training and Events, Directory of Social Change

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