April 02, 2024
June 15, 2022We will look at best practices in how to communicate to our volunteers to ensure that we are sending the same message that our audience is receiving.
June 23, 2022About 59% of Canadians aged 15 and older, have volunteered. That’s a lot of volunteering by a lot of people motivated to help others for a plethora of reasons. Yet this important resource can sometimes be overlooked – or undervalued – by organizations that rely on them to do jobs that may not be done by paid staff. The operative word being: “jobs.” That’s an important term to note for any business or charity that engages a volunteer because there are legal requirements and protections that deal specifically with volunteer rights.
August 23, 2022The success of a healthy board or committee is instrumental for an organization’s or association’s growth and sustainability. The board and supporting committees and volunteers have the opportunity to define, lead and encourage their members to engage in a variety of activities that reflect the needs of both the organization and the community they serve. Continue reading to learn more about the foundational steps that all boards and committees should ensure is in place.