Finding One Another is Our Future
We, leaders of volunteers (#LoVols) have shared experiences, shared hopes, shared challenges and a shared future. We are a family, …
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What We Do Know
Uncertainty sucks big time, but guess what? We, volunteer managers deal in uncertainty all the time. Think about it. Everyday …
What do volunteers want? f/u.
we can’t say no-which creates a loop in which we never get anything done or we have the best of intentions- but the road to the volunteer apocalypse is paved with good intentions
What do #LoVols do all day?
We may appear to be socializing but we are establishing a welcoming and meaningful atmosphere through the hard work of making it look effortless so volunteers are engaged and add value
Surviving “that” conversation at holiday gatherings-a guide for volunteer managers
Q: “Wow, managing volunteers, that must be really easy, right, I mean how hard could that be?
10 Things Organizations Don’t Know About Volunteer Management
I’ve always wanted to see a shareable pamphlet entitled “Volunteer Management, The Cliffs Notes.” It would list all the things …
Volunteer Management: A Kiddie Pool or an Ocean?
“Coffee break again?” Clara laughs. “Yeah, this is my 6th coffee break today and I’m wired from all the …
The Terrible, Horrible Phone Call or Why Purging Matters
I answered the phone one day to hear, “Yes, this is Juan, the son of Adelia and I just received …
Ever Want to Go Back in Time?
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. …
The Value of a Volunteer? $I#.@S
The official value of a volunteer is $25.43 U.S. according to Independent Sector.org. , an amount that converts to about £19 or …
