Volunteer Mini Conference - Family Promise

Dear Friends,
I hope you will join us Saturday, April 18, 2015 for our second Mini Volunteer Conference. The theme of this year’s
conference, “Serving Together, Fulfilling the Promise,” truly emulates the spirit of what we do. Serving together
we are able to keep our promise to providing resources and services for homeless children and their families.
Schedule:
DATE: April 18, 2015
TIME: 7:30am-1:00pm
LOCATION: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Slinger, WI
7:30 – 8:00am
8:00 – 8:30am
8:30 – 9:15 am
9:30 – 10:15am
10:30 – 11:30am
11:30 – 1:00pm
Registration
Welcome
Breakout Session 1
Breakout Session 2
Keynote Speaker
Lunch
Please fill out the form below and return no later than April 10, 2015. We look forward to seeing you there!
A registration fee of $5.00 will help offset the cost of breakfast and lunch.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REGISTRATION FORM:
NAME: _____________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________
PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________
CHURCH AFFILIATE: ___________________________________
PLEASE CHOOSE ONE CLASS FROM EACH SESSION.
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SESSION ONE:
SECONDARY TRAUMA
HOW CAN I HELP?
WA CTY HUMAN SERVICES
WILL YOU BE STAYING FOR LUNCH?
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YES
OR
SESSION TWO:
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
A DAY AT THE CENTER
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
NO
PLEASE FORWARD REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK FOR $5.00 TO FAMILY PROMISE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,
724 Elm St. West Bend, WI 53095
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2015
DATE: April 18, 2015
TIME: 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
LOCATION: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Slinger
262.353.9304
7:30 – 8:00 am
8:00 – 8:30 am
8:30 – 9:15 am
9:30 – 10:15 am
10:30 – 11:30 am
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Registration
Welcome
Breakout Sessions 1
Breakout Sessions 2
Keynote Speaker
Lunch
familypromisewc.org
Secondary Trauma—Marisa Hurst, Case Manager, Family Promise
Child Protective Services: Difference between neglect and abuse—Marcy Penfield
How can I help? (Sensitivity Training)—Kathleen Christenson Fisher, Executive Director, Family
Promise
Managing stressful situations with guests that you are working with is not easy. What can you do to
inspire families to stay strong and healthy during tough times? Learn the keys to resiliency and how to
inspire families to thrive in stressful situations.
Understanding the Washington County Human Services Department –Washington County Human
Services Department
Homeless families are faced with many challenges. There are many services available to assist families
in the county. Find out what resources Washington County offers and hear an explanation of child
abuse and volunteer responsibilities.
Volunteer Leadership Development—Kathleen Christenson Fisher, Executive Director, Family Promise
Each congregation has a team of volunteers. This session for Volunteer Coordinators will help you
understand how people approach problem solving and how individual personality traits affect group
dynamics. Use this information to inspire your team to continue to serve with pride. (for Volunteer
Coordinators Only)
A Day at the Day Center – Marisa Hurst, Case Manager, Family Promise
You may often wonder what really goes on at the Day Center. This casual question and answer session
will shed light on the struggles families face during this difficult time in their lives. Hear case
managements strategies to inspire guest on their journey to independence.
262.353.9304
familypromisewc.org