Central Florida Business Expo 2024 Breakout Session

How to Recruit, Train and Retain Corporate Volunteers

Presented By:
Facilitated by Lori Long, Featuring Junior Achievement

About This Session & What To Expect

Join us for a dynamic session tailored for both nonprofits and businesses eager to explore the successful integration of corporate volunteers. This panel, featuring representatives from Junior Achievement, will delve into effective strategies for fostering impactful partnerships between the business and nonprofit sectors. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into recruiting, training, and retaining corporate volunteers who are not only committed but also bring mutual benefits to the table.

Highlights:

  • Junior Achievement Overview: Learn about the mission and significant impact of Junior Achievement and how they leverage corporate volunteers to fulfill their goals.
  • A Day in the Life – 3DE Model: Get an exclusive look into the daily operations and outcomes of the 3DE model, illustrating the real-world benefits of this initiative.
  • Upcoming Opportunities in Polk County – JA Discovery Center: Discover upcoming volunteer opportunities with JA BizTown and JA Finance Park in Polk County, a new venture poised to offer profound community and corporate engagement.
  • Q&A Panel Discussion: Have your questions answered directly by the Junior Achievement team during an interactive Q&A session, ensuring you leave with a clear path to implement these strategies within your own organization.

Who Should Attend: This session is designed for nonprofit leaders and business managers alike, seeking to enhance their volunteer engagement strategies or to start a volunteer program that aligns with their corporate social responsibility goals.

Maximize your organization’s impact by learning from the successes of a leading nonprofit in volunteer management. This session promises to be an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their engagement with corporate volunteers.

About Your Speaker

Facilitator: Lori Long | Speaker & Coach
Lori Long is a nationally-recognized educator turned talent development expert. With nearly two decades of experience in the classroom, Lori understands how to help individuals grow and achieve their highest potential.  Lori thrived in connecting talented individuals to the right opportunities to further their success.  With a deep track record of supporting organizational growth through individual talent development, Lori partners with companies who face staffing challenges due to lack of a certified talent pool.

Sally Eidge:

For over 15 years, Sally devoted her professional career to Junior Achievement and making a difference teaching students a hands on approach to learn about financial literacy. As VP of Capstone she became skilled in recruiting volunteers, running the facility, communicating with teachers, parents and corporate volunteers.

Shauna Dykes:

Shauna Dykes joined the JA Tampa Bay team in 2017 and is currently the Vice President of District Development. In her current role she is responsible for managing major donor projects, special events, fundraising, board engagement, as well as providing support for the education programs in multiple districts including Polk County. Shauna feels inspired to use her abilities to positively influence young people and thrives on finding others who want to inspire our youth.

Michelle Dix:

Michelle Dix, formerly a business owner for over a decade, transitioned into the field of education, teaching various grade levels from pre-k to high school for more than 10 years. With a  Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Michelle incorporated Junior Achievement’s classroom programs to educate her students on financial literacy while teaching. Nearly two years ago, she embraced the opportunity to join Junior Achievement’s district education division.  Michelle has assumed the role of Account Manager for 3DE, where she recruits business partners and community members to volunteer as coaches and mentors for 3DE students.

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