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SUMMARY:Webinar - Inform\, Educate\, Alert\, Recruit\, and Raise Funds with Nextdoor
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the full potential of community engagement with our invaluable webinar on leveraging Nextdoor for your emergency services department. \nImagine having a platform where your entire neighborhood is already tuned in and ready to hear from you. With a free Nextdoor page\, you get an auto-subscribed audience of verified community members\, ensuring that every message you send reaches real people who care. \nJoin us in this comprehensive webinar to discover how volunteer fire departments across the country are harnessing the power of Nextdoor to make a tangible impact. Learn firsthand from your peers as they share their success stories on:\nAlerting residents to shelter in place\, avoid the area\, or evacuate.\nInforming the community about critical incidents in real time.\nEducating residents on their vital roles in fire prevention and risk reduction.\nRecruiting dedicated new members who are passionate about serving.\nRaising essential funds to support and sustain crucial operations. \nBut that’s not all. We will also dive deep into best practices designed to boost your engagement levels and ensure your messages stand out. Plus\, gain exclusive access to a comprehensive content library featuring pre-written posts and expertly designed graphics\, all explicitly formatted for Nextdoor in collaboration with the NFPA. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to transform how your fire department communicates\, educates\, recruits\, and raises funds. Sign up now\, and let’s work together to create safer\, more connected communities!
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-inform-educate-alert-recruit-and-raise-funds-with-nextdoor/
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Many fire and EMS departments across the nation are struggling to find new volunteer members and retain their current members. This session discusses the challenges of recruiting volunteers\, presents valuable research collected as part of the NVFC’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign\, and offers ideas to help overcome recruiting challenges. Potential retention solutions and the importance of leadership will also be covered.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/essentials-of-volunteer-retention-and-recruitment-3/
LOCATION:Woodstock Fire Department\, 121 W Court Street\, Woodstock\, VA\, 22664\, United States
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