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When All You See is Stress

August 12, 2020

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.

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I Give 100%, No 125%, No, Wait More Like 200%!

August 31, 2016

“I’m close to quitting, just walking out,” Ruby, a wispy volunteer manager says tersely. “And so are some of the …

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Soulplasty

November 12, 2014

I didn’t make an appointment to repair my soul, because I really never stop to think that I need it. …

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The Mass That Lurks Beneath the Surface

March 26, 2014

I’m not telling you anything new when I say we all want our volunteers to be acknowledged and appreciated. We …

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The Disaster Clean Up Crew

February 26, 2014

Meg is a volunteer coordinator for a large health care system that specializes in patient rehabilitation. Her volunteers are involved …

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What Do Our Desks Say About Us?

July 31, 2013

One of the steady stream of little articles that I just got via my work email (you know all the …

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