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Consulting
The professionals at Volunteer Manatee are available for a variety of trainings and leadership development workshops to build your capacity as an organization.
Creating Programs
We can come to you! We can meet with your stakeholders and provides technical assistance to create and/or expand .
- Youth Volunteer Programs
- Neighboring Projects
- Baby Boomer Initiatives
- Family Volunteering
Need additional funding?
We can write local, state, and national grants on your behalf for a fraction of the cost of hiring development staff. We can also suggest some innovative and successful fund raising events that not only result in more fundings for your organization but create community awareness about your programs and services.
Need Trainers?
All of the trainings listed under the Training Section are available for your organization regardless of your location. Call the Volunteer Center at 941-761-3207 for pricing information.
Replication
Components of The ManaTEEN Club's programming are being replicated throughout the nation. The Volunteer offers training and technical assistance to Volunteer Centers, Hands On Network affiliates, and other community based agencies across the country that are interested in establishing or expanding their youth programs. Please contact us at (941) 761-3207 or manateens@aol.com for more information.
Big Breath and Bark (equipping fire trucks with canine and feline oxygen masks) is a tremendous opportunity for youth organizations to raise funds and meet community needs. Replication packages are now available through the Volunteer center of Manatee County! Contact Rosie at (941) 761-3207 or manateens@aol.com for more information!
Training Services
The Volunteer Center offers an array of training for volunteers, non-profit organizations, professionals, and business
- Volunteer Management Training Series
We offer the Volunteer Management Training Series (VMTS) developed by the Points of Light Foundation periodically throughout the year in Manatee and DeSoto counties. This one day course helps raise the not-for-profit profession by certifying Volunteer Managers to work with volunteers. Contact Adraine at (941) 761-3207 or manateens@aol.com to learn more about this opportunity!
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response modules are offered to youth for the purpose of assisting their families, their schools, and their neighbors before, during, or after a disaster. (17-24 hours course)
- Points of Light Leadership Institute (PYLI)
Providing tools and resources for youth leadership to lead them towards becoming local decision makers. (PYLI is produced by the Points of Light Foundation - the presentation format ManaTEENs use is generally a 20 hours course)
- Service-learning Impacting Citizenship (SLIC)
A course to expand civic skills and knowledge among youth which also empowers them to focus volunteer efforts where they are most interested. Animal Welfare, Disaster Preparedness, Environment, Homelessness, Hunger, Literacy, Teen Health, Senior Services, and more are featured. (SLIC is produced by the Points of Light Foundation, 8-16 hours course)
- Aging Sensitivity
An interactive course designed to help youth to better understand many of the challenges faced by our aging population. Try to thread a needle to simulate arthritis and glasses to simulate glaucoma! This course is a prerequisite for participation in any of our services to seniors programming. (2 hours course)
Grassroots Leadership Curriculum
A ½ day course designed to empower marginalized residents as stakeholders in the community and to encourage organizations to utilize their talents efficiently and effectively.
- Managing Unaffiliated, Spontaneous Volunteers after a Disaster
A one day training course developed by Volunteer Florida and Points of Light Foundation that provides the tools necessary to manage a Volunteer Reception Center after disasters for the many volunteers who come to the impacted area with good intentions but little direction. VRCs are only activated in cooperation with local emergency management and other community leaders.
The Pig Icebreaker/Energizer
Here's the ice breaker you've searched for your entire professional career. It can be implemented in any setting, with any audience of any size. The only supplies you need are paper, pencils, a great sense of humor, and this CD. For only $10.00, order it today!
Apparel
Want a ManaTEEN T-Shirt? They come in a variety of colors. Let us know your choice of colors and size. Only $10 a shirt!
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