I think we, volunteer managers tend to deny our negative feelings because we’re always “on.” We’re looked at as cheerful people with can-do attitudes and we don’t think we can have bad days. But we can. Because we’re human and our human-ness is what makes us so darned effective.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/605416/episodes/4850183 In this episode, Samantha and Sydney talk about starting their own organization and share their insights on: making volunteering …
As we move into a new reality, this is an ideal time to survey volunteers and sort through their thoughts …
We, volunteer managers can get stuck in a rut, even though our days are varied and utterly unpredictable. I remember …
When a volunteer connects, it’s the best feeling, right? We, volunteer managers love the whole ethereal, elusive, empathetic realm, don’t …
…volunteering is the freedom to be human. It’s complicated, but so basic. Volunteering can peel away the everyday pressures we feel and free us to be our most genuine human selves, the selves we yearn to be.
We are proud of our profession. We are proud of volunteer contributions and of our crucial role in shaping volunteerism. …
Here’s the thing. I think we must stop telling volunteers that “helping people” will make them feel good.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/605416/4160378-episode-10-interview-with-dr-corinne-devin-volunteer-and-accomplished-leader Spotify: Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/meridian-swift/volunteerplaintalk Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-interview-dr-corinne-devin-volunteer-accomplished/id1481197705?i=1000477871234 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS82MDU0MTYucnNz/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC00MTYwMzc4?ved=0CAcQ38oDahcKEwjgwKPk34PqAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Listen in as Dr. Corinne Devin, Navy officer, accomplished leader and passionate …
Change is upon us, so let’s make changes work for us and our volunteer initiatives. Let’s demonstrate volunteer impact which …
