I'm often asked about our volunteer training strategy. Here is an overview. We have found this flow works very well for our team.
Orientation for New Volunteers
- all volunteers go through a one-hour initial training where we cover vision, values, safety and security and other big picture items (here's an example of our orientation handout)
- new volunteers then receive hands-on training for 2-3 weeks alongside an experienced volunteer in their area of ministry
- held during weekend services
- 1 hour in length
- here's an example of a training we've done
- held on a Saturday morning
- part of church-wide training event
- 3-4 hours in length
- here's an example of this training
- held during weekend services
- 1 hour in length
- video update/training for weekend service
- below is an example of a video training/update
- pre-service huddle
- below is an example of a pre-service huddle
- various training by area coordinators for specific areas
