Following Ms. Pinky’s discussion,  our Deputy Executive Director, Ms. Kiel S. Fernandez, then delivered a comprehensive discussion on the key steps in creating a volunteer program—from planning to evaluation. She also highlighted the strategies on how to recruit, onboard, engage and retain volunteers. 

“My AHA moment came when I learned how Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs can be used to effectively engage volunteers within the organization.” 

- Ms. Joy

“(I learned) how to effectively handle volunteers and how to make it (the volunteer experience) memorable for them.” -Ms. Em

Ms. Kiel also shared how to navigate the common challenges in managing volunteers.  A bonus session tackled a topic many organizations are eager to explore: corporate volunteer engagement. She shared actionable strategies for building relationships with companies and designing meaningful volunteer experiences that deliver value to both sides.

I also found the insights on how to handle difficult volunteers—and the proper and respectful ways to terminate volunteer engagement—especially helpful and practical.” 

-Ms. Angel

Once again, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the organizations that actively participated in the workshop. Your involvement made the session more meaningful and brought diverse, valuable perspectives to the table.

If you missed this round, don’t worry—we’re just getting started. Venture continues to offer customized workshops that meet the evolving needs of non-profits and development professionals.

Interested in joining future sessions or requesting a tailored workshop for your organization?

Reach out to us at venture@venture-asia.org and let’s talk about how we can support your goals.

With collective effort, let’s continue to create spaces where volunteers can feel valued, empowered and connected to the mission they bring to life. 

Happy friend-raising!