October 26, 2022
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July 27, 2021Attached is a list of free downloadable resources provided by Sterling Volunteers
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 16, 2022What are the factors you consider when recruiting for a volunteer role? Chances are you probably want a good volunteer. Someone reliable, up-to-task, efficient, and well-suited to the needs of your organization, its events, and its projects. As you probably already know, the first step to recruiting such a volunteer begins well before the recruitment process. Before interviews and before onboarding, aspiring volunteer managers should first craft a role or position description. This small step is essential to successful recruitment. As a volunteer manager, before beginning recruitment, you should know the requirements and responsibilities of the role you are hiring. Or stated simply, you should know your BFORs.
