Volunteer Fox Cities
Volunteer Engagement Training Program
Elevate Your Volunteer Program with a Nationally Recognized Training Experience
Are you ready to take your volunteer program to the next level? Volunteer Fox Cities—in partnership with the Bay Area Managers of Volunteer Services (BAMVS) and Volunteer Action Council (VAC) Fox Cities—is offering the Volunteer Engagement Training Program (VETP), a nationally recognized training series developed by Points of Light.
This dynamic, in-person learning experience is designed for volunteer administrators, coordinators, and anyone who manages or supports volunteers.
About the Program
VETP is facilitated by Brad Creighton, who will guide participants through the full curriculum with support from several regional co‑facilitators.
Through six interactive modules and two virtual workshops, participants gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to build and sustain a strong volunteer program—all while connecting with a supportive network of peers who understand the work and share your passion.
Spring 2026 Cohort Overview:
Join our in‑person, skills‑based Spring 2026 cohort. Through six interactive modules and two virtual sessions, you’ll learn effective strategies for recruiting, onboarding, supporting, and recognizing volunteers.
Most of the sessions will be held at the Volunteer Fox Cities office, though there will be 2 virtual workshop sessions with the lead facilitator, and the graduation session will take place off‑site (TBD).

Thank you to Thrivent for sponsoring this cohort and ensuring this training remains affordable for volunteer engagement professionals across the Fox Valley.
Schedule:
- Week 1 | Friday, March 20 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Volunteer Fox Cities
Module 1: Establishing the Framework - Week 2 | Friday, March 27 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Volunteer Fox Cities
Module 2: Planning for Volunteer Engagement - Week 3 | Friday, April 3 | 90‑minute Virtual Workshop (time TBD)
Live online session with facilitator - Week 4 | Friday, April 10 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Volunteer Fox Cities
Module 3: Opportunities & Outreach - Week 5 | Friday, April 17 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Volunteer Fox Cities
Module 4: Intake & Onboarding - Week 6 | Friday, April 24 | 90‑minute Virtual Workshop (time TBD)
Live online session with facilitator - Week 7 | Friday, May 1 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Volunteer Fox Cities
Module 5: Supervision & Support - Week 8 | Friday, May 8 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | Graduation Session (Location TBD)
Module 6: Evaluation (participants) | Tailored session (supervisors)
Combined Graduation Luncheon
Pricing:
- $200 – General Registration
- $150 – Member Registration for current Members of:
– Volunteer Fox Cities (VFC)
– Volunteer Action Council (VAC) Fox Cities
– Bay Area Managers of Volunteer Services (BAMVS)
Participant Testimonial:
“While I’ve had many years of hands‑on learning with volunteer management, this course really gave me a firm foundation for developing and implementing a solid volunteer program.”
— Ann Marie Lahti, COMSA (Fall 2025 Cohort)
Questions about VETP?
Contact our Lead Facilitator, Brad Creighton, at brad@volunteerfoxcities.org.