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Volunteers are an essential part of a microenterprise program whether they're a college intern doing research, a corporate volunteer helping set up your database, or retirees providing consulting to your clients. This online training uses a combination of a teleconference and web-based power point presentation to bring to your office and staff the expertise of peer practitioners who have many "lessons learned” about finding and keeping volunteers.

The workshop will cover:
· Recruitment Techniques
· Designing the Project
· Working with Universities and Corporations
· Managing Volunteers
· Volunteer Recognition

Ask questions by voice or online via text messaging and share your experiences in finding and keeping the best volunteers.

Trainers will be provided by:
· AnewAmerica Community Corporation
· Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
· Women’s Economic Ventures

When: Tuesday, March 15, 2005, 10:00 am - 11:30 am PST

Where: This is a virtual, web-based event and teleconference - you will be able to access the event from anywhere with a telephone and an Internet connection.

Who Should Participate: Any and all staff involved in planning and managing a volunteer program as well as staff who work with volunteers.

Cost: $35 per organization*
* Access to one phone and computer line is included with your $35 registration fee. As many people as can participate on one phone line are welcome to attend for no additional charge. If you desire additional phone lines, they will be charged at $10.

Below is a list of technical requirements necessary to participate in the online trainings.

You will need a telephone and a computer with an Internet connection to participate in the online trainings (specific system requirements are listed below)

We will provide you with information on how to access the trainings prior to the event. While we have searched long and hard for the most compatible service provider, we recommend that you make sure your system has everything required to utilize the online training service.

To test the compatibility of your system by visiting the below web page and select the link for "Computer Compatibility Test" underneath the "Join Meeting" button.
http://data.conferencecallservice.com/dataxchange/SOC.htm

Two very important details are to make sure that you:

Deactivate any pop-up blockers prior to joining the online trainings.

Ensure that you have installed the latest version of Sun Java. Download Sun Java here:
http://java.sun.com/getjava

Click here to download a complete user guide. [PDF]

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

The table below lists the recommended system requirements for joining the online trainings:

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