This podcast talks about Community of Practice for philanthropy, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, some unique perspectives and ideas to get our minds thinking beyond what has been seen as acceptable
Many facets of society have been severely impacted by the pandemic and non-profit support has been hit very hard by lack of volunteerism, lack of fundraising opportunities and lack of corporate engagement. As we look at next steps where businesses are starting to open up, staff are starting to reimerge out of their home offices and companies are looking to get back to business…this may be a great opportunity to look at what corporate volunteerism means to the company, the employee and the non-profit organizations.
What are some of the benefits of volunteering for College and University Students? For university and college students planning their future careers and preparing to step into the workforce, it is easy to feel nervous, overwhelmed, and unprepared. As a student myself, these are feelings I know all too well. We sometimes feel we lack the necessary skills, expertise, and connections to get the jobs and opportunities we want. We may even feel intimidated by the interview process, believing we are some kind of imposter waiting to be caught out. Volunteering is one great way to deal with this!