Training and development

Training: Simple Tips for Effective Training

A succinct checklist of tips that focus on: setting training objectives, promoting experiential learning, and using variety in training delivery methods

Author: 
Volunteer Today, 2001
Publisher: 
Volunteer Today

Training Young Volunteers

Practical trainer techniques and activities to make sessions more productive and valuable. There are also ideas to help enhance the professional volunteer manager's training level

Author: 
Volunteer Today, 2006
Publisher: 
Volunteer Today

The Four Deadly Sins of Leading Ice-Breakers

Highlights where icebreakers in volunteer training can hinder the session's learning objectives. Raises need for appropriate explanation, focus, and timescale. Need to scroll down almost half way to find 'Four Deadly Sins'.

Author: 
Thomas W McKee, 2003
Publisher: 
Volunteer Power

Ice-Breakers for Committees, Boards, and Volunteer Meetings

A number of suggested icebreakers that may be useful in volunteer settings, particularly the 'getting to know you', and 'event & meeting planners' sections.

Author: 
Thomas W McKee, 2003
Publisher: 
Volunteer Power