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The 1pinion Effect

May 17, 2017

“Our CEO has a next door neighbor who has a son who got into minor trouble,” Marlee, a volunteer manager …

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Interview With a Volunteer: Ellie Part 2

May 10, 2017

Part two of an interview with Ellie, a volunteer for 18 years with a hospice. VPT: Let’s look at things …

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Induction vs. Orientation: The one year volunteer committment

March 22, 2017

Two volunteer managers, Jessup and Chloe were both excited when the brought in new volunteers. Jessup, who manages volunteers for …

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The Honestly Honest Truth

February 8, 2017

Brad sighed. “I haven’t had a response from our volunteer, Ashwan in several months. He hasn’t answered emails or phone …

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A Corporate Volunteering Interview Part 2

February 1, 2017

  Part 2 of the interview with Sadie on corporate volunteering-the day of the event.   VPT: So, on the …

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A Corporate Volunteering Interview

January 25, 2017

I was really lucky to catch up with and interview Sadie, a busy mother and professional who took charge of …

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Twas the Night Before the Holidays

December 14, 2016

Grab a cup of hot cocoa and please allow me to read my wish for your holiday season: T’was the …

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Maybe We Have Some Splainin’ To Do

November 16, 2016

What is the great question of the ages? Forget about “What is the meaning of life?” Pffft to “is there …

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I Get You, So Why Are You Not Volunteering?

November 2, 2016

“Hey there students. We’ve got some pretty fierce things for you to do, that is, when you’re not liking back …

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Is it Time to Start Selling Volunteer Perfume?

October 26, 2016

In 1886 America, a struggling door to door book salesman, David H. McConnell discovered that the small vials of perfume …

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