Is your volunteer program more of a revolving door than you would like? Although there are regulations regarding recruitment and retention, there’s also an art – and a bit of science – to it. This expert-led presentation will address potential roadblocks, regulations, and cost-free retention strategies. Attend this “one-stop shop” to learn everything you need to know about recruitment and retention.

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Review Medicare regulations and language related to recruitment and retention
• Understand the notion of “aggressive retention”
• Describe the ideal “volunteer friendly” program and organization
• Recognize five major roadblocks to recruitment you may encounter
• Utilize the concluding interview format to find better ways to retain volunteers
• Describe four methods to increase retention without incurring additional expense

WEBINAR DETAILS:  Time to get off the "recruit, train, recruit, train" merry-go-round. If you are losing volunteers as fast as you get them, something is seriously wrong. One major mistake is failing to ensure your program is volunteer friendly and receptive. Volunteers should know that leadership is committed to providing them with the experience they seek. This program will cover everything you need to know about getting and keeping volunteers to meet the needs of patients, families, and your organization.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:  Hospice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  This informative webinar will benefit volunteer directors and program managers and those in leadership positions who want to know more about maximizing the potential for hospice volunteerism.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

• Current processes assessment exercise
• Recruitment guide and checklist
• Retention guide and checklist
• Ideas lists for recruitment and retention
• Concluding interview format
• Handout with additional lecture notes
• List of references and additional learning opportunities
• Training log
• PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
• Attendance certificate provided

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NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other agencies or those not employed by your agency is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.

MEET THE PRESENTER:  Gary Gardia, LCSW, APHSW-C, Gary Gardia Inc.

Over 40 years ago, Gary began his hospice career as a volunteer. Since then, he has worked in many capacities leading a variety of teams and departments, including volunteers, social workers, bereavement, and education. A frequent presenter and keynote speaker at state and national conferences, Gary works as a consultant for various businesses and healthcare organizations.

Gary holds master’s degrees in both education and social work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He also holds the new Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification (APHSW-C). Gary received the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) Heart of Hospice Award for developing innovative programs to meet the needs of caregivers and the bereaved and is the recipient of the national Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN) Award of Excellence in Professional Education. He also served as the Executive Director of the Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Work certification organization.

Registration fee:     Member- $159          Non-member- $219

There are no cancellations or refunds.

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