Next Step in Training: Planning & Delivering Volunteer-Led Projects

Join us for the latest installment in "The Next Step in Training" Workshops! 

Featuring presenters, Odette & Kim from Advantage Project Solutions

Topic:

• The APS Edge - Volunteer Project Power-Up
  
• APS Playbook: Volunteer Project Success
• APS Project Power: Turning Volunteer Ideas into Impact
• Advantage Your Project: Plan, Lead & Succeed!

Why Attend? 

This practical and interactive workshop is designed specifically for volunteers and community organisations. It will equip participants with essential project management skills to successfully plan, manage, and deliver community projects.

Whether running a fundraising event, community improvement project, or advocacy campaign, this session will provide the knowledge, tools, and confidence to drive projects forward efficiently.

Key Outcomes for Participants:

• Understand the project lifecycle and critical steps from initiation to closure.
• Create realistic project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage volunteers and resources effectively.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks to avoid project derailment.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and volunteers.
• Apply practical tools and templates to manage projects with confidence

Workshop Structure (Modules):

1. Introduction to Project Management for Volunteers
2. Project Initiation: Defining Goals and Stakeholders
3. Project Planning: Timelines, Budgets, and Risk Management
4. Managing Volunteers and Resources
5. Monitoring Progress and Adjusting Plans
6. Risk Management and Problem Solving
7. Stakeholder & Volunteer Communication
8. Project Closure & Evaluation
9. Wrap-Up and Q&A

Delivery Style:

• Real-life examples tailored to the volunteer and community sector.
• Hands-on group exercises, case studies, and interactive tools.

What will the Volunteer walk away with:

• Project Management Toolkit: Templates (e.g., Project Charter, Timeline, Risk Plan, Stakeholder Register).
• Printed Training Manual summarising key concepts.
• Presentation Slides for reference post-session.