Developing a Successful Mentoring Program for Volunteer Training

Authors

Bill Rogers, Oregon State UniversityFollow

Volume

35

Issue

5

Abstract

Developing a Successful Mentoring Program for Volunteer Training describes an effort involving veteran Master Gardener volunteers in the training of new volunteers. The effort has resulted in increased retention of volunteers and better transfer of knowledge and skills from veterans to beginners. Pairs of mentors are assigned a small group of new volunteers to work with before, during and after their training classes. A key components is the involvement of a middle manager known as a mentor coordinator.

Recommended Citation

Rogers, B. (1997). Developing a Successful Mentoring Program for Volunteer Training. The Journal of Extension, 35(5), Article 14. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol35/iss5/14