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

• Download the training presentation
• Download the Nominating Committee Spreadsheet Template

Strategic Planning: Building a Roadmap for Growth

• View the Strategic Planning Resources in the Tacklebox

New Chapter Leader Orientation

• View Resources for New Chapter Leaders in the Tacklebox
• Download the TU Volunteer Leadership Manual

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

• FERC Government Website
• Hydropower Reform Coalition Website

Successful Grassroots Advocacy

• View the presentation as a PDF

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.

Small Dam Removal

• Note: Older presentation. Contact Volunteer Operations Staff with questions.

Stream Restoration Using Large Woody Debris

• Note: Older presentation. Contact Volunteer Operations Staff with questions.

Culverts & Fish Passage

• 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

• TU Teen Summit Video 2016

The Role of the Youth Education Coordinator

• Youth Education Coordinator Position Description

How To Plan a Youth Event

• Download the presentation PDF
• Download the STREAM Girls Event Planning Guide

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

• View the Youth Education Resources in the Tacklebox
• Contact the Headwaters Youth Program Staff

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

• View the Embrace A Stream grant resource page

Foundation Grants: Finding & Applying for Local Funds

• View guidance on National Fish & Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Grant Applications

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

• View the Membership Tools & Resources in the Tacklebox

Membership Chair Roundtable

• View the Membership Tools & Resources in the Tacklebox

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

Social Media: Expanding Your Online Presence

Using the TU Event Printshop

• View TU Event Printshop Resources and Guides

Using TU's New Logo & Brand

• View the Branding Tools & Resources
• Download TU logo files