VOLUNTEER UNIVERSITY

Everything you need to identify recruit train encourage retain outstanding volunteers in one place.

Volunteer University courses are ideal for anyone who works with volunteers – whether you’re a church leader, nonprofit program director, corporate social responsibility coordinator, or community engagement specialist. If you manage, support, or engage volunteers, this program is designed for you! Accelerate your team’s success with expert-led courses, crafted by leaders in the field of volunteer management.

Meet our faculty...

JIM ANGELAKOS

Co-Founder & Professor

Jim is a seasoned pastor with 24 years of experience in nurturing and guiding leaders and volunteers across all age groups and the co-founder of Volunteer U. Known for his insightful approach, Jim excels at uncovering the core strengths of individuals and harnessing those talents to cultivate and elevate them into even more effective leaders. His ability to connect deeply with people and understand their unique capabilities has made him a respected mentor and speaker in the field of leadership development.

CHRISTINA ANGELAKOS

Co-Founder & Professor

Intrigued with helping teams thrive, Christina received her doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University with a focus on Global Consulting. In 2017, she co-founded Volunteer University to help organizations take their volunteer teams from good to great. Christina works with organizations to develop their volunteer teams, launch new initiatives, and fix broken systems.

MIA ANGELAKOS

Dean of Students

Mia is a highly experienced volunteer manager with over 15 years of expertise in the music industry, specializing in volunteer coordination across hospitality, events, and church settings. Passionate about creating welcoming environments, Mia has a unique talent for connecting with people, transforming strangers into fast friends. Her leadership style focuses on empowering teams, helping them feel valued, supported, and motivated to perform at their best. Mia is also skilled at encouraging leaders, equipping them with practical tools to inspire their own teams.

Learn your way...

All Courses

Where Great Teams Begin.
$55/month
  • Access to ALL Courses
  • Monthly Coaching Cohort
  • Discounts for Team Classes
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Network & Support

What people are saying about our courses...

"As the founder of a nonprofit that has worked with 35,000 churches and impacted millions of men, I know firsthand how crucial volunteers are to the success of any mission. That said, a common concern always comes up: "How can we recruit, engage, and retain volunteers more effectively?"

That's where Volunteer U: Essentials comes in. They will help you with practical strategies that you can immediately put into action. 

If you've been wanting to take your volunteer program to the next level of sustainability and high-performance, I recommend Volunteer U: Essentials. It's an "actionable plan" that will pay off in stronger relationships with your volunteers, greater mission impact, and a more vibrant, engaged community." 
Patrick Morley
Best Selling Author, Founder of Man in the Mirror
"Implementing Volunteer U as part of our volunteer training at Faith Assembly brought our team to another level. It's practical material that every organization can use."
Pastor Carl Stephens
Former Lead Pastor, Faith Assembly of God, Orlando