Empower Your Volunteers, Empower Your Youth

Join our FREE, 4-part virtual Learning Cohort on Volunteer Screening and Management for youth impacted by foster care.

About the Learning Cohort

At Silver Lining Mentoring, we believe that consistent, caring adults can change a young person’s life. But training, and retaining those volunteers—especially when serving youth impacted by foster care—requires a specialized approach.

Through the Silver Lining Institute, we’re opening our doors to share 25 years of experience. This free, virtual Learning Cohort is designed specifically for youth-serving organizations. Together, we’ll tackle common challenges, share best practices, and build a community of peers dedicated to elevating the standard of volunteer management.

Whether you are revamping your training programs or looking for new ways to support your current mentors, this cohort will give your team the practical tools they need to succeed.

Quick Details

Cost: Free

Format: Virtual (Zoom)

Dates: Fridays (Apr 17, Apr 24, May 1, May 8)

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Bonus: Access to virtual office hours for 1:1 advice with SLM staff.

 

What We Will Cover

  • Session 1 (April 17): Designing Volunteer Program Policies and Practices
  • Session 2 (April 24): Conducting Volunteer Interviews
  • Session 3 (May 1): Creating a Volunteer Training
  • Session 4 (May 8): Supporting Volunteers and Deepening Engagement

Who Should Attend?

This cohort is ideal for program directors, volunteer coordinators, and anyone involved in managing volunteers at your organization.

To support our peer-learning goals, we ask that participating organizations commit to the following:

  • Register up to 3 team members.
  • Ensure that at least one person from your organization attends each of the 4 sessions.

Looking for More Support?

This cohort is just one of the ways we support organizations across the country. If you can’t make these dates, or if you are looking for more tailored support, we have other options available:

  • Explore Custom Training: We offer individualized training and consulting to help organizations design, launch, or improve their mentoring programs for youth in foster care.
  • Download Free Tools: Looking to improve your program right now? Browse our library of free resources and toolkits designed for youth-serving professionals.