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Five Words that Might Untangle Volunteer Management

September 4, 2019

“So, you’re a volunteer manager; what do you do, exactly?” We’ve all been asked the question and then that moment …

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When Staff Doesn’t ‘Like’ a Volunteer

August 15, 2018

Mimi talks. A lot. About herself, about her trips, and about her grandchildren. She talks about the cashier at the …

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“We want to work with staff who have drunk the Kool-Aid,” an interview with Laura Rundell, CVA

January 31, 2018

    Recently I had the pleasure in chatting with Laura Rundell, CVA, the Volunteer Coordinator at LifeBridge Community Services …

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Press “2” For That Volunteer Question

November 29, 2017

“Yeah, so, this is Ginny from donor relations,” the voice on the phone sighs. “My next door neighbor’s fourteen year …

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Volunteer Fresh

June 3, 2017

  Every day, volunteer managers witness the passion brought by volunteers. We marvel at their skill. We see their pure …

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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

May 3, 2017

We all know volunteer feedback is invaluable, during and after projects and assignments. There is also value in gathering feedback …

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Luncheon and Food for Thought…

April 12, 2017

Get your dancing shoes on! This year, volunteer appreciation week in the US is April 23-29. It’s coming up in …

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New Words Added to the Volunteer Management Dictionary

April 5, 2017

It’s that time of year when the Committee to Define Volunteer Management gets together at a back table in Pete’s …

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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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