Often people want to extend regard to those in need and build into
their communities they aren’t equipped or prepared to join the effort.
VRCH solves that dilemma through
various education and training endeavors available for the community at-large.
CERTIFICATE IN VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
(CVM-Hawaii)
VRCH offers certification in Volunteer
Management for those who wish to build their knowledge and skills in the
growing field of volunteerism. CVM-Hawaii is offered in collaboration
with Windward Community College, the University of Hawaii at Manoa School
of Social Work, and the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources–Family
and Community Leadership. Currently plans are being under way for an international
networking and training seminar. CVM-Hawaii is supported by the Shinnyo-En
Foundation and the Na Lei Aloha Foundation. For more information, please
contact VRCH.
More CVM-Hawaii information
and registration information.
Read comments from some of our certified volunteers
to get an insider's perspective on completing the CVM-Hawaii certification.
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Quotes from the CVM-Hawaii Class of 2010 forthcoming.
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FAMILY COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP (FCL)
VRCH collaborated with FCL, the
University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
and the Hawaii Association Family & Community Education (HAFCE) and
custom designed a leadership training series "Building a Caring Community”
to meet the specific needs and interests of groups and other community
organizations such as churches, human services, civic and other nonprofit
organizations.
The main goals of the training included:
• To increase participant’s knowledge of themselves and others
• To explore different leadership styles and appropriateness to
use what style when
• To gain new skills and knowledge in leadership, team building
and volunteer development
• To “invest” in participants so that they will take
back what they learned and share it with others
More FCL information.
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Quotes from FCL participants.
"25 different women in varied ages – life experiences
and values/cultures come together. For a common purpose. That no
matter the 'Gen Trendz' or differences – it is possible for
people to unite without dissension or pilikia."
"This weekend inspired me and replenished me. Thank you"
"'Gen Trendz' was an eye opener to me. Because if gives
me a way of thinking about my group that does not personalize behavior
– gave insight and understanding."
"I'm to look at myself and believe as I take on leadership
roles. This will make me look at others with a new light which will
enhance my belief in them. This will create better relationships,
leadership abilities and pave my way to new learnings." |
WORKSHOPS and SEMINARS
Workshops and seminars are offered on current issues in volunteerism including
liability and risk management, cultural diversity, and character education.
Contact VRCH
for more information.
CONFERENCE SERVICES
VRCH works with groups needing
assistance in planning and implementation of a special meeting, seminar,
workshop, or conference—large or small, on land or at sea. VRCH
will assist you in designing an event that is uniquely educational and
rewarding, one that is imbued with the spirit of Aloha and delivered
within your budget. Contact VRCH
for more information.
The Indingenous Voices in Social Work Conference wrapped
in June, 2007, but we are still receiving and extending Aloha
and Ohana with all who were there! For our conference attendees,
check out the conference information for updates and resources. If you
are interested in attending in the future, check out the conference
site to see what happened at this year's conference.
The International Volunteer Administration Conference was held
in September, 2008 where the focus was on topics related to international
volunteer management. You are welcome to visit the conference
information to see the details.
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"Organizing high quality conferences
or training workshops is inherently difficult, and to provide ever
lasting impressions and memories require well thought out plans,
organization, and timely execution. Witnessing the expressions of
appreciation made by many young participants from Japan who attended
the month long training workshop at the School of Social Work, University
of Hawaii was a delightful and heart warming experience. The Volunteer
Resource Center of Hawaii can provide excellent conference services.
I also had a wonderful opportunity to work with them as a partner
for an international aging conference. The director and the staff
were very knowledgeable and easy to work with. I can testify that
the VRCH can organize and provide services that meet your needs."
Harumi Karel
University of Hawaii Center on the Family
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HAWAII STATE LIBRARY HELPS VRCH
VRCH has a choice selection of
materials on the subject of volunteerism, values and character development,
and disaster-related volunteerism.
Colette Young, head of the Social Sciences and Philosophy division of the State Library System, assisted retired librarian and VRCH volunteer, Pualani Rivero in a plan to house VRCH-donated books and references in the main library at 478 S. King Street. Lizhen Zhao, the librarian whose responsibility includes volunteerism in her collection development and who has been instrumental in selecting the materials funded by a small VRCH grant, has put together a bookmark of directories of volunteer opportunities. This will be reproduced and made available to the public.
Because Volunteerism crosses many disciplines and interests, please seek out books by subject, author, and/or call number. For example, volunteers in disasters, caregiving, baby boomers, youth, management, marketing, organizing, etc. Please make inquiries at the Social Sciences and Philosophy desk on the second floor-Ewa at the top of the stairwell.
Donations are welcome to the collection either monetarily or by the donation of a book. Please contact either the library or
VRCH. should you be interested.
~ Photo courtesy of Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau.
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