April 02, 2024
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June 15, 2022Not very much has been written about the benefits of volunteering other than the obvious: volunteering helps in career development, volunteering is good to share skills and volunteering is the foundation of communities but recently there have been some interesting data about volunteering being good for your health, especially during these difficult times where finding ways to feel good are so important. Volunteering can be a key to getting those positive endorphins running through our bodies.
July 12, 2022Let’s be honest for a minute. Bad volunteers DO exist, and nonprofits struggle to fire bad volunteers generous enough to work for free. It is important to clarify that there are “bad volunteers,” and then there are volunteers who are a “bad fit” for your organization. Knowing how to fire bad volunteers is important. Nonprofits could and should be more selective when determining what skill sets and performance they expect from volunteers. According to Volunteer Hub, only 55% of nonprofits report that they assess volunteer impact. How can a nonprofit justify “firing” a volunteer without outlining expectations and completing performance reviews for volunteers?
August 14, 2023Savour the remainder of summer by immersing yourself in different cultures and trying out new things! Here are the 6 festivals and events in Canada you won’t want to miss!
