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You know as well as I do volunteer programs are never “one-and-done”. As your program grows and evolves, so must the systems and processes that...
Refresher training is an often forgotten part of keeping volunteers happy and productive. That was driven home to me when I was on a call the other...
Volunteer program budgets are small and too few leaders even try writing grants to supplement them. Whether they need money to improve technology,...
Have you ever wondered if you’re really making a difference? Day after day, you do everything you can to support those who support your cause. But...
From program delivery to community outreach, from communications to advocacy, volunteers are responsible for so much in the running of our...
How age diverse is your volunteer program? I have often written about the value of having a team that brings a wide range of differing world views....
Has this ever happened to you? You volunteer for a small role with an organization. You do a few shifts, then the leader asks if you can take on a few...
What keeps volunteers coming back? What makes them feel invested, dedicated and eager to contribute? I believe the key lies in the power of volunteer...
Last week I watched a recording of a keynote speech by the late Susan J. Ellis, volunteer advocate extraordinaire, pulled from the Susan J. Ellis...
Supporting senior volunteers is both a responsibility and an opportunity for organizations that engage volunteers. As the workforce sees an increasing...
I just finished watching a TED talk called “The Seven Pillars of Unlocking Potential” by Anirudh Krishna. It was fantastic, and I felt the...
There is a frightening correlation between sleep deprivation and ethical issues. Among the risks to good ethical behaviour—greed or fear, for...