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Florida Volunteer Management
Certificate Program

Martin Volunteers periodically offers training for managers of volunteers in our region. The next round of classes will be held Sept. 11-Oct. 16, 2008, at Barry University in Port St. Lucie, 337 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd. (map)

The six-module training program is designed to enhance the skills of individuals who manage volunteers, thereby promoting high-quality service delivery to volunteers and clients.

The core curriculum, which was developed by the Points of Light Foundation, includes the following modules:

  • Volunteer Program Management

  • Volunteer Program Planning

  • Volunteer Recruitment and Placement 

  • Volunteer Training

  • Volunteer Supervision

  • Volunteer Program Evaluation

The six-week course has a nominal fee of $275, and participants earn a certificate of accomplishment from the Florida Association of Volunteer Centers.

Please send application and payment to:
Martin Volunteers
PO Box 362
Stuart, FL  34995

Questions? Please contact:

Dianne Young, associate director of Martin Volunteers
E-mail: dyoung@martinvolunteers.org
Phone: (772) 220-4472, ext. 228


GRADUATES, CLASS FIVE

The fifth group of participants in the certification program completed their six-week course in September 2007. The participants were:

  • Susan Getlik
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Martin County

  • Amy Price
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Martin County

  • Patricia Kinahan
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Martin County

  • Cathy Knowles
    Council on Aging of Indian River County

  • Valerie Flanagan
    Council on Aging of Indian River County

  • Donna Clements
    Hibiscus Children's Center

  • Carlene Stangle
    Martin Volunteers

  • Bill Condon
    American Red Cross

  • Lynn Flynn
    Tykes & Teens

  • Peggy Decina
    Sunrise Theater

GRADUATES, CLASS FOUR

The fourth group of participants in the certification program completed their six-week course in Spring 2006. The participants were:

  • Marie Bozone
    HPS

  • Tina McNutt
    Housing Partnership

  • Duane Duncan
    American Red Cross

  • Madeleine Greenwood
    HPS

  • Carol Johnson
    Manatee Observation & Education Center

  • Krista Kugaraj
    Council on Aging of Martin County

  • Erika Latson
    Palm Beach County School District

  • Ebonie Reid
    VCRC

  • Barbara Pembamoto
    Area Agency on Aging

GRADUATES, CLASS THREE

The third group of participants in the certification program completed their six-week course in September 2005. The participants were:

  • Angelica Aguilera
    Boys & Girls Club

  • Steve Cargill
    Boys & Girls Clubs

  • Laura Dunne
    Big Brothers Big Sisters

  • Laureen Espitia
    Council on Aging

  • Kathy Fortney
    Big Brothers Big Sisters

  • Anne Lalley
    VCRC

  • David Mitchell
    Big Brothers Big Sisters

  • Ava Pennington
    Martin County Administration

  • Emma Smith
    Supervisor of Elections Office

  • Lissa Smith
    Indiantown Non-Proft Housing

  • Lori Swift
    Assistant Hibiscus Children's Center
     

GRADUATES, CLASS TWO

The second group of participants in the certification program completed their six-week course on March 3, 2005. The participants were:

  • Steve Blary
    Martin County ARES/RACES

  • Colleen Gitschier
    Hobe Sound Child Care Center

  • Sindy Greenwell
    20/200 Fellowship

  • Kelly McIntyre
    American Red Cross - Martin County Chapter

  • Susan Perez
    United Way Success By 6

  • Megan Roberts
    Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
     

GRADUATES, CLASS ONE

The first certification course was held April 18-May 17, 2004. The first class of participants received their certificates of accomplishment during the United Way of Martin County board of directors meeting, June 16.

The first class included:

  • Marie Hoag
    Council on Aging of Martin County

  • Donna Golet
    Martin County Literacy Council

  • Rhonda Irons
    Martin County Sheriff’s Office

  • Terry Dick
    Martin County Library System

  • Sue Shirley
    First United Methodist Church

  • Mary Belcher
    The Place

  • Laura Gramm
    Children’s Home Society

  • Tracey Natiello
    Hibiscus Children’s Center

  • Amber Vlangas
    Hibiscus Children’s Center

  • Jose Rocha
    New Horizons of the Treasure Coast

  • Mary Jones
    American Red Cross Martin County

  • Shannon Midkiff
    Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

  • Lisa Raynes
    Volunteer & Community Resource Center

 

 Our Projects

DOVIA
Disasater Services
Executive
Service Corps
Florida Volunteer Management Certificate
Mentors for Martin
RSVP
School Supplies Drive
Teens Inc
White Doves
Holiday Project

United Way of Martin County - Martin Volunteers - PO Box 362 - Stuart, FL  34995
Phone: (772) 220-4472 - Fax: (772) 220-7771

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