Portland State University offers two fully online classes, Recruiting Volunteers and Training Volunteers, beginning in January 2012. Experienced managers of volunteer programs have the opportunity to "tune-up" existing elements of their programs. Beginning managers of volunteers learn the elements of operating the most efficient and effective volunteer programs.

Complete all five courses in the series to receive a professional development certificate from PSU's Institute for Nonprofit Management of the School of Public Administration.

Visit Portland State University's "Volunteer Program Engagement and Supervision" Credit and Certificate Program

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Launch of the 2011 State of the World’s Volunteerism Report: Universal Values for Global Well-being.

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Wednesday, December 07, 2011

NAVPLG - National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government
NAVPLG is the leading international association of directors, managers, and administrators of volunteer programs in local city and county governments. Our purpose is to strengthen volunteer programs through leadership, education, advocacy, net-working and information
exchange.

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Monday, January 23, 2012

National Give Back for Kids Campaign
We are an organization charged with the responsibility of inspiring adults and youth to “give back” through helping children. The National Give Back for Kids Campaign, Inc. is a grassroots movement which recognizes that positive and substantial change can and will come about through the power of love and sacrifice. Lives will be changed and communities unified and empowered with the understanding that through “self- determination” many challenges can be conquered!

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Monday, January 16, 2012