Volunteer Events

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Bridging the Multigenerational Divide in Your Department
Self paced

Learn to recognize generational biases, identify how biases impact interpersonal communications, and ultimately be a good agent for change.
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A Practical Approach to Diversity and Inclusion in the Volunteer Fire Service
Self paced

Learn how to build a diverse and inclusive department that accurately reflects your community
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Barriers to Volunteering: How a Traditional Approach is Limiting Your Department
Self paced

Learn ways to recruit new members from untapped pockets of your community.
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Overcoming Cultural Barriers for a More Inclusive Volunteer Workforce
Self paced

Strategies for engaging, recruiting and retaining volunteers from diverse backgrounds and communities
WEB

It's Your Turn: Scenarios for Developing Inclusive Teams
Self paced

Learn how to navigate diversity and inclusion issues in your department in this 1-hour choose-your-own path training.
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Mentoring I: Re-energizing Your Department Culture through Positive Influence
Self paced

Information and resources for establishing or enhancing a mentoring program for improved retention.
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Mentoring II: Developing and Retaining Firefighters Through Relationships
Self paced

Information and resources for developing mentoring skills
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Volunteer Administrative Leadership Series (VALS)
Self paced

VALS, the Volunteer Administrative Leadership Series, helps departments develop skills and knowledge in documentation, finance, recruiting and retaining members.
Feb 18

Virtual Leadership Class: Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement
February 19, 2021

Online

Join Ali Rothrock and NC VWS for an interactive webinar discussing diversity, inclusion, and engagement.
Nov 11

VCOS Symposium in the Sun
November 11 - 14, 2021

Clearwater, FL

Each fall, the VCOS Symposium addresses the unique needs of volunteer and combination departments including transitioning from a volunteer to a combination department, recruitment and retention, leadership and management, staffing and more.

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