November 28, 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.
February 07, 2022Certainly, volunteers bring tremendous value to nonprofit organizations by contributing in many capacities. You may have firsthand experience with the impact volunteers can make. They might help with in-person or virtual events, facilitate fundraising, promote advocacy, partake in programs and service delivery, or be involved on a leadership board — to name a few. It’s important to keep in mind that with each type of volunteering, there is a necessary process for properly vetting volunteers as you onboard them.
July 21, 2022Getting someone to volunteer is like the dating process–getting to know each other and finally asking the commitment question. In recruiting we are not asking for marriage. We are asking for a date–a date to demonstrate the value of our organization, our cause, our mission and the opportunity to make a difference. Each date is filled with opportunities for exchange, questions, and feedback. The goal of the future dates is to tell volunteers that you’d like their help. Now that they’ve had a taste, it’s okay to present your need.
