Volunteer Program - Training

There is not a PROSPECT course available on the volunteer program. Districts are encouraged to hold their own workshops for volunteer coordinators.

Corps of Engineers Ongoing Available Training/Presentations

• Part 1 Volunteer Program Intro webinar, January 2025
• Part 2 Volunteer Program Job Design, Recruitment and Selection webinar, February 20245
• Part 3 Volunteer Program In Processing and Paperwork
• Part 4 Volunteer Program Supervision, Orientation, and Training
• Part 5 Volunteer Evaluations, Recognition and Awards/Reporting data in CWBI-OPS
• Volunteer Background Investigation Policy Update - 19 March 2020
• Water Safety Information for Employee/Volunteer Training & Safety Briefings, 2025
  To request a PowerPoint version of this information email water.safety@usace.army.mil

FITV Interagency Volunteer Training

• 55-Minute Training Series: Training Busy Staff to Succeed with Volunteers
• Volunteer.gov walkthrough and training webinar for volunteer coordinators, Oct 2023
• Recruitment
• Selection and Onboarding
• Time Tracking
• Reporting
• Volunteer.gov August 2025 Recordings:
  • Session 1: Recruitment
  • Session 2: Onboarding
  • Session 3: Time Tracking
  • Session 4: Reporting
• Volunteer.gov training video series
  • Intro and Chatter Tab
  • Accounts Tab
  • Opportunities Tab
  • Creating a Volunteer Opportunity
  • Applications Tab
  • Recruitment
  • Selection and Onboarding
  • Time Tracking
  • Reporting
  • Volunteer.gov public site tour
  • Spring 2021 New Features Video: Guest Check-In and Volunteer hours tracking

Non-Profit Organizations


• Points of Light and Hands on Network
  This non-profit organization offers various opportunities including an annual conference held each summer.
  • Conference on Volunteering and Service Points of Light's annual Conference provides attendees an opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired through a wide range of informative plenary sessions, workshops, immersion learnings, special events, service projects, exhibits, specialized tracks and more.
• Public Lands Alliance
  This non-profit organization offers an annual convention and trade show that includes sessions on volunteers.