Check out these 8 Volunteer Team Training Resources! Here’s why… Inviting others to share their God-given gifts and then training and building them up to pour into the lives of students promotes volunteer longevity, consistency, and fulfillment.
3 TRAINING ARCHIVES
A. VIDEO TRAINING by DYM and Youth Ministry University
YMU: Video Training for Youth Leaders
•LEARN FROM VETERAN YOUTH LEADERS
•TRAIN YOUR VOLUNTEERS WITH SHORT ENGAGING VIDEOS
•PAID COURSES / SUBSCRIPTION
•101-401 CHOOSE YOUR TOPICS
B. FREE DOWNLOADABLE TRAINING by Dare2Share
Digital Training Resources
•A BUNCH OF FREE DOWNLOADS
•FILTERED FOR YOUTH LEADERS
•SEARCH A VARIETY OF TOPICS
•QUICK ACCESS TO QUALITY TRAINING
C. YOUTH LEADER TRAINING by LeaderTreks
Youth Leader Training Resources
•TRAINING LESSONS & CURRICULUM
•FILTERED FOR YOUTH LEADERS
•A VARIETY OF TOPICS
•1-OFF LESSONS TO TEACH YOUR TEAM
PRO TIP: Be intentional. Choose training materials and content based on what your specific team needs in your ministry context.
2 TRAINING MATERIALS
YL Training on the Go #2
• 24 TRAINING ARTICLES
•PRE-MADE PDF’s
• CHOOSE THE TOPICS & THE ORDER
•GREAT FOR TEAM MEETINGS
YL Training on the Go #1
• 52 TOPICAL TRAINING ARTICLES
•CHOOSE THE TOPICS & THE ORDER
•QUICK READ: AS A TEAM OR SOLO
•SHARE: 1 DOUBLE-SIDED PDF
QUICK SAMPLE: HERE ARE 12 OF THE MAIN TOPICS
Essentials of a Healthy Volunteer, Working as a Team, Leaders are Learners, Ministry in a Busy Life, Tough Stuff in Youth Ministry, Relational Youth Ministry, Supporting the Ministry, Shepherding Students, Care and Counseling, Family-Friendly Youth Ministry, Understanding Youth Culture, Don’t Give Up.
PRO TIP: Here’s what I did… I picked out 12 training topics for the year and did 1 topic a month with my volunteers. The key is to have a plan and develop your team.
2 BOOK IDEAS
99 Thoughts for Small Group Leaders
•SHORT QUICK HITTING TIPS
•GREAT RESOURCE FOR VOLUNTEERS
•PRACTICAL EXPERT ADVICE
•READ TOGETHER OR SOLO
PRO TIP: Here’s what I did… I bought these small group books for all my small group leaders. We would highlight a few of the tips in our meetings. It can double as training material that you teach your team.
Crisis Tips: ER for Youth Ministry
•QUICK HELP FOR CRISIS ISSUES
•GREAT HANDBOOK FOR LEADERS
•TOPICAL SECTIONS, TIPS, & TOOLS
•SOUND ADVICE FOR HELPING TEENS
PRO TIP: Keep a crisis handbook in the youth room for any leader to access it as needed. Make sure to review teen crisis issues, protocols, and reporting guidelines with your team.
1 Volunteer Training Event
Volunteer Training Event by DYM
•TOP NOTCH TRAINING FROM EXPERTS
•FUN, ENGAGING, MEANINGFUL CONTENT
•PRACTICAL YM TRAINING FOR VOLS
•1 DAY VIDEO-BASED EVENT
CHECK OUT the HIGHLIGHT video…
NOTE: All of these training tools are merely provided as a resource and should be vetted by each ministry and adapted for your ministry context. They do not represent LEAD222, but have been carefully selected as top resources for youth ministry. (Images © GROUP, DYM, D2S, YMU)
Author: Larry Ely • Posted: January 2026
