Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment - Woodstock, VA

Includes a Live In-Person Event on 07/24/2025 at 7:00 PM (EDT)

Free Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment course - no experience needed!

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.

Date and Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025, 1900-2030

Location

Woodstock Fire Department
121 W Court Street
Woodstock, VA 22664

Course Offering

Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment

Travel and Logistics

Closest airport: Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Recommended Hotels:
   -  Hampton Inn and Suites, 1150 Motel Drive, Woodstock, VA 22664 
   -  Holiday Inn Express, 1130 Motel Drive, Woodstock, VA 22664 
Training site parking: Free lot 
Attire: casual (no gear needed)

Contacts

Local: Zachary Hottel, zachhottel@gmail.com
NVFC: Amanda Tegtmeyer, amanda@nvfc.org, 202-887-5700

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Dave Lewis

David Lewis is an active member of the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company (Anne Arundel County, Maryland), having served for over 50 years as a volunteer firefighter/EMT, Past President, and past Chief Officer. David is a Past President of the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association and of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association. He currently serves as the President the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association and as Maryland Director to the National Volunteer Fire Council. David’s true passion is in training and education. He is active as an instructor with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute and the National Fire Academy. He is also active with delivering training programs for the NVFC, traveling across the U.S. to enhance the training and education of emergency services personnel.

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Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment
07/24/2025 at 7:00 PM (EDT)   |  90 minutes  |  Attendance Required
07/24/2025 at 7:00 PM (EDT)   |  90 minutes  |  Attendance Required 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. During the second half of the session, retention challenges, potential solutions, and the importance of leadership will be covered.
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