Recorded Presentation of How to Make Your Organization an Age-Friendly Place to Volunteer

By: Volunteer Success

Many nonprofits are struggling to regain the older adult (55+) volunteers who were engaged with them before the pandemic.

In this recorded presentation from February 2024, our Director of Volunteerism, Aleksandra Vasic, CVA explores how to make your organization a more “age-friendly” place to volunteer, with the goal of attracting older adults back into volunteering.



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