Field Director Training

This is a list of all volunteer training materials, including all printed and recorded materials. Questions and comments about these materials should be directed to International Student Programs. 

Compliance Training

• Compliance Training Recording
• Compliance Training Powerpoint
• Form For Same Sex Couples

File Processing & Profile Writing

• File Processing & Profile Writing Recording
• File Processing & Profile Writing Powerpoint
• Profile Writing Handout

Refreshing Profiles

• Refreshing Profiles Training Recording
• Refreshing Profiles Training Powerpoint
• Refreshing Profiles Handout
• Refreshing Profiles Examples

AS400 Training

• AS400 Training Recording
• AS400 Training Powerpoint
• AS400 Handout

Time Management

• Time Management Training Powerpoint

Closing the Deal

• Closing the Deal Training Powerpoint
• Closing the Deal Examples

Generating a Lead

• Generating a Lead Training Powerpoint
• Successful “Ask” Examples

Orientations – Field’s Responsibility

• Orientation – Responsibilities Recording
• Orientation – Responsibilities Powerpoint
• Pre-Departure Orientation Responsibility Handout

Publications

• Field Director Training Manual
• Placement Assistant Handbook
• Staff Welcome Guide
• Volunteer Handbook
• Area Rep Training Manual
• Study Abroad Parent Handbook
• The Guide (for SA students)
• A Lively Introduction to YFU: Share Your Time, Change Your World
• YFU’s History told through Rachel Andresen’s Story

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT TRAININGS

• Boomer Volunteers: A Strategy for Capacity Building
• Communication is Key: Keep Connected to Volunteers
• Developing Reports with Clout
• Effective Delegation Skills
• Encouraging and Using Input from Volunteers
• First Days Count: Orienting and Welcoming Volunteers for Success
• Focus on the Volunteer Program Manager
• Human Resources Management vs. Volunteer Management
• Informal Volunteer Recognition
• It Takes Two to Tango: Building Successful Relationships Between Volunteers and Paid Staff
• Learn to do More with More: Fearless Fundraising for Volunteer Program Support
• Methods of Volunteer Program Evaluation
• More than Money: Highlighting the Value of Volunteer Contributions
• Planning for the Future? Assess Volunteer Engagement Today
• Staffing a Volunteer Program
• Strength in Numbers: Coordinating Volunteers in Groups
• Tapping into Corporate Volunteer Programs
• The Many Faces of Hispanic/Latino Volunteers
• Turning Volunteers into Advocates for Your Cause
• Working with Upper-level Volunteer Group

Topical Trainings

• Web Chat – SnapEngage
• Web Chat Guide
• Department of State Certification User Manual and Study Guide
• SEE Visit Manual
• Orientation Coordinator Handbook
• Marketing Communications Guidelines
• Monthly Support Tips
• Study Abroad eKit
• Remote Access to YFU Network
• Excel

Placement tools and tips

• Entering an Inquiry
• Inquiry System – New Features
• Placement Assistant Handbook
• Host Family Screening Forms
• Host Family Recruitment eKit
• Host Family Application Step-by-Step
• How to Apply (7 mins)
• Host Family Interface (19 mins)
• Inquiry Management Tool (16 mins)
• Robocalling Instructions
• Robocalling Tips (21 mins)
• International Students Promoting Hosting (15 mins)