June 15, 2023
July 14, 2021The focus of this article addresses the use of volunteers in for-profit nursing homes, which talks about the question about how volunteers should be engaged in for-profit nursing homes vs nonprofit homes
Putting on an awards gala, orchestrating a day-long river cleanup or coordinating a shelter adoption event are just a few examples of critical nonprofit work that relies on a lot of volunteers to be a success. Yet these marquee events, while high-profile and mission-critical, can be few and far between. This begs the question: What do you do with your army of volunteers in the meantime? Perhaps most importantly, how do you ensure that they’ll be ready and willing the next time you need their help? The good news is that there is an easy tool that both keeps your volunteers active with your mission and that helps you recruit new supporters: online petitions.
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?