The Volunteer Periphery is Expanding
Unlike HR folks, who contend with active staff, volunteer managers are tethered to every volunteer, whether they are actively volunteering or they’re rotating in the periphery.
Unlike HR folks, who contend with active staff, volunteer managers are tethered to every volunteer, whether they are actively volunteering or they’re rotating in the periphery.
We, leaders of volunteers (#LoVols) have shared experiences, shared hopes, shared challenges and a shared future. We are a family, …
Uncertainty sucks big time, but guess what? We, volunteer managers deal in uncertainty all the time. Think about it. Everyday …
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
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
Q: “Wow, managing volunteers, that must be really easy, right, I mean how hard could that be?
I’ve always wanted to see a shareable pamphlet entitled “Volunteer Management, The Cliffs Notes.” It would list all the things …
“Coffee break again?” Clara laughs. “Yeah, this is my 6th coffee break today and I’m wired from all the …
I answered the phone one day to hear, “Yes, this is Juan, the son of Adelia and I just received …
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. …