[Map-Volunteer] MAP Volunteer Opportunities

[Amy Wagner]

Welcome to the December/January edition of MAP Volunteer News!
The holidays are a wonderful time to become actively involved in building a
strong community.  Please consider the following board and consulting
opportunities available through MAP.

*** Volunteer Opportunities ***

NEW BOARD OPPORTUNITIES include:
- Assistive Technology of Minnesota
- Feline Rescue
- Hennepin History Museum
- pARTs Photographic Arts
For more information on these and additional board opportunities, please use
this link to access our web site. http://www.mapnp.org/Vol/bdnl.html

NEW VOLUNTEER CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES include:
- Facilitator needed for staff retreat on creativity
- Marketing plan needed for student-oriented housing community
For more information on these and other project opportunities, please use
this link to access our web site. http://www.mapnp.org/Vol/volnl.html

*** TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ***
To register for any of these training sessions, contact Amanda Osgood at
651-647-1216 ext. 0.

BOARD CHAIR TRAINING
Board Chair Training is offered twice a year at MAP.  This in-depth training
covers topics for the new or more experienced board chair including: How to
run a meeting; Handling conflict; Reaching consensus; Fundraising; Board vs.
staff roles; and Establishing a nominating committee.  Cost is $50 and
dinner is provided.  Next session is Wednesday, January 9 from 4-8 p.m.

BOARD TRAINING
Board Boot Camp is offered twice a month at MAP. This 2-hour interactive
session covers the basic roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board
members. Click on this link to access an up-to-date schedule.
http://www.mapnp.org/classes/index.html#anchor244538

CONSULTING IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR
Consulting in the Nonprofit Sector is offered monthly at MAP.  This 2-hour
interactive workshop covers relevant topics including: Benefits of volunteer
consulting with nonprofit organizations; Similarities and differences in
for-profit and nonprofit organizations; MAP consulting process; Role and
expectations of volunteer consultants; and Resources available through MAP.
This training is free for MAP consultants and is only open to MAP
consultants.  Click on this link to access an up-to-date schedule.
http://www.mapnp.org/classes/index.html#anchor244538

The MAP staff wishes you a peaceful and happy holiday season.  Thank you for
all of your contributions over the last year.
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HOW TO CONTACT MAP:
The Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits
2233 University Ave. W., Suite 360
St. Paul, MN 55114-1629
E-mail:		mail@mapnp.org
Web:		http://www.mapnp.org
Phone:		651/647-1216
FAX:		651/647-1369