Join AARP Nevada for a Series of "Water Cooler Wednesdays"

Posted on 07/22/20 by Justin Chavez

I would like to share a weekly series that has been helpful for me and many other AARP staff and volunteers: Water Cooler Wednesdays!!!

What is Water Cooler Wednesday?

Starting on July 22 for nine Wednesdays, from 1-2 pm, Water Cooler Wednesday is a time for volunteers and staff to share tips, strategies, and challenges around engaging volunteers virtually.

Planned topics include:

  • July 22:     What the tech are you talkin’ about? Engaging your team virtually
  • July 29:     Come out from where you are hiding – How to engage virtually with hesitant volunteers
  • August 5:  We need a few new recruits. Volunteer recruitment in the virtual space
  • August 12:  Welcome aboard in a virtual world Orientation and Onboarding
  • August 19 - TBD
  • August 26 -TBD
  • September 2 - TBD
  • September 9 - TBD
  • September 16 - TBD

Future topics may include:

  • There has been a change in plans - How to engage volunteers in planning
  • You’re not on mute – volunteer-led presentations and DIY in the virtual world
  • Getting Social – How to engage volunteers in social media
  • Knock, knock or chime, chime – Advocacy goes virtual

To participate in one or more of the WCW series, you must register here

(or click here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUsc-GrpzMjGNaOvpKkWrqceob_k2uBVaHI). 

A zoom link will be provided when you register.

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