Volunteers and Kintsugi
I met Jake one cold winter day when he came to our volunteer orientation. He continuously looked at his hands …
Tag Archives: finding inspiration
Take Some Volunteer Management Time For Yourself
It’s that time of year: Hectic. Chaotic. Long hours. It’s not a time for us to step back, it’s a …
Is Making Volunteers Likable Our Objective?
I remember my first days as a volunteer coordinator. There was this one volunteer, Addie. She was a tiny, fit …
The Volunteer Ripple Effect
I’m convinced. We, Leaders of Volunteers (#LOVols) hold in our hands more power to affect positive change than we …
Need Inspiration? “Progressive Organizations Don’t Want Bosses, They Want Team Leaders and That’s What You Are As a Volunteer Manager.”
Do volunteer managers possess the skills required to succeed in the corporate world? I recently had the pleasure of interviewing …
You Are That Person
“It’s one of those universal truths,” Desmond sighed. “I can tell my children how brilliant and wonderful they are, …
They Laughed at My Wall of Binders Until…
“I took over from a really nice older lady,” volunteer manager Meghan says, “but one thing I couldn’t understand is …
Awards: The Bridge to Inspire
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” …C.S.Lewis When John approached Emma …
“It’s Good to Remember, Remember With You”
With his permission granted, I want to share a song written several years ago by Michael Becker, a talented singer and …
The Curly Slide Perk
“What do you get from your job?” A friend asked me recently as we sat swapping family hijinks over coffee. …
