TU Volunteer Trainings
TU volunteer leader trainings are a great way to increase your knowledge, access new resources and learn the tips, tactics and tools. Led by staff members as well as fellow volunteers, these trainings run the gamut of topics. For more help and information, contact a member of the Volunteer Operations staff.
Register for Upcoming Trainings
Click the links below to register for one of these upcoming volunteer training webinars and regional and national meetings.
- March 15-17 – Western Regional Rendezvous: Olympia, Wash.
- March 19 - Applying for an Embrace A Stream Grant
- March 29-31 – Upper Midwest Regional Rendezvous: Zion, Ill.
- May 3-5 – Southeast Regional Rendezvous: Dillard, Ga.
- May 31 - June 2 - Northeast Regional Rendezvous: Boiling Springs, Pa.
- Oct. 2-5 - 2019 Annual Meeting: Rogers, Ark.
View Recordings of Past Trainings
Scroll down to view all training videos and resources, or click one of the following links to jump to a specific training topic section.
- Volunteer Leadership
- Conservation & Angler Science
- Youth Education
- Fundraising
- Membership & Community Building
- Communications
Volunteer Leader Trainings
TU Project Finder Reporting Tool
- View the Project Finder Reporting Tool training resources
- View the recording of a volunteer training on the Project Finder tool
- Download "How to Count a Volunteer Hour"
Succession Planning & Leadership Development
Strategic Planning: Building a Roadmap for Growth
New Chapter Leader Orientation
New Council Leader Orientation
- Download the TU Volunteer Leadership Manual
Financial & Personal Property Controls Policy Training
- Download the full Financial Controls Policy document
- View other Risk Management Resources
Chapter Finances & IRS Reporting - Oct. 2016 Training
Filing the Annual Financial Report Form
Regional Meeting Resources and Presentations
View presentations and resources from our many regional training conferences for chapter and council leaders.
Leaders Only Section Tools - Short Video "How To's"
- Resetting Your TU.org Password
- Downloading Your Membership Roster
- Recruiting Members and Earning a $15 Rebate
- Updating Member Contact Information
- Updating Chapter Contact Information
- Signing Up for Membership Reports by Email
- Requesting a Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Updating Chapter & Council Leaders
- Updating Chapter & Council Information
- Resetting Your LOS Password
Conservation & Angler Science
Navigating the FERC Hydropower Relicensing Process
Successful Grassroots Advocacy
Partners Everywhere: Building Partnerships to Increase Impact
Planning a River Restoration or Cleanup Day
Rivers Calendar: Using Angler Science to Collect Data and Engage Members
- View the full suite of Angler Science Opportunities
TroutBlitz: How to Monitor Trout Health with a Fly Rod!
- View the full suite of Angler Science Opportunities
Building Resilience to Climate Change in Your Streams
- Note: Older presentation. Contact Volunteer Operations Staff with questions.
Working with Land Trusts & Land Conservation
- Note: Staff changes since video. Click here for Land Protection Resources in the Tacklebox.
Responding and Preparing for Aquatic Invasive Species
- Note: Older presentation, Click here for up-to-date Aquatic Invasisve Species Resources
Principles of Successful Stream Restoration
- Note: Older presentation. Contact Volunteer Operations Staff with questions.
- Note: Older presentation. Contact Volunteer Operations Staff with questions.
Stream Restoration Using Large Woody Debris
- Note: Older presentation. Contact Volunteer Operations Staff with questions.
- Note: Older presentation. Contact Volunteer Operations Staff with questions.
Youth Education Trainings
Recorded STREAM Girls Webinar Training
Lessons in Engaging Youth from the Youth Leadership Council
The Role of the Youth Education Coordinator
The Ins-andOuts of Starting a 5 Rivers College Program
- Download the 5 Rivers Program Guide
- View other 5 Rivers Resources & Contact Information
Impacting Youth from Kindergarten to College
Connecting Education to Restoration Projects
- Note: Older presentation. Contact the Headwaters Youth Program Staff
The Headwaters Youth Program (old)
- Note: Older presentation.
Fundraising Trainings
Embrace A Stream Grants - Overview and Application Training
Foundation Grants: Finding & Applying for Local Funds
TU's Fundraising Discount Program
- View all the Fundraising Resources in the Tacklebox
An Overview of Fundraising Opportunities for Chapters & Councils
- Note: Older presentation. Contact Volunteer Operations Staff with questions.
The Ins-and-Outs of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation & Federal Grants
- Note: Older presentation. Contact Volunteer Operations Staff with questions.
Membership & Community Building Trainings
5 Easy Ways to Recruit & Retain New Members
Running a Successful Fly Fishing Film Tour
- Download the F3T Trout Unlimited Affiliate Guide
- Download the Film Screening "Event-In-A-Box" Guide
- Learn more at www.tu.org/f3t
Seven Ways to Improve Your Chapter Meeting
Communications Trainings
TU Who? Getting the Publicity Your Chapter Deserves
Using TU's Bulk Email Tool to Communicate with Your Members