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Gamifying Volunteer Training

It can be hard to motivate volunteers to take (or re-take!) training. Gamifying volunteer training can be an effective way to build their enthusiasm for learning.

Developing a Community of Practice for Volunteer Leaders

Belonging to a Community of Practice is a way to help leaders of volunteers improve their programs and themselves. Can’t find one? Here’s how to set one up.

7 Ways to Show Tangible Gratitude

When a volunteer goes “above and beyond”, a simple verbal thank you may not be enough. Here are some ways to show more tangible gratitude.

Slowing the Volunteer Merry-Go-Round

Are volunteers flying away from your organization, like kids off a too-fast merry-go-round? Here are a few ways to help them keep their grip.

Don’t Hoard Volunteers!

When we hoard volunteers we risk losing them not only for our program but as part of the overall volunteer pool. Be willing to share!

7 Steps to Effective Succession Planning

Succession planning is often neglected in social impact agencies, but it is a key process to protect the organization and the impact it makes.

Should You Hire Volunteers?

Some organizations hesitate to hire volunteers for staff positions. Or it doesn’t even occur to them! Here’s why I think you should at least have a second look at this pool of potential staff.

Directors vs Trustees

The titles we give people have a vast influence over how they are viewed by the general public. Take, for instance, the difference between “Directors” and “Trustees”.

Six Emerging Trends in Volunteering

Do you want to know what to watch for in the new year? Here are six emerging trends in the volunteering world to keep an eye on.

Quiet Quitting in Not-for-Profits

Quiet quitting is starting to affect not-for-profits. Here is a way you can keep your staff engaged and active.

How Would a Four-Day Work Week Affect Volunteering?

More and more people and companies are looking into the option of a four-day work week. If that were to become common, how would it affect the world of volunteering?

Why You Need a Mentor

When trying to learn a new role, or a new skill, nothing is as valuable as a good mentor. Here’s why, and how to find one.

Get More Done – Easily!

Do you find yourself working full out, yet never seeming to get the important things done? Here is a simple way to get more done that has been around for ages – because it works for most people.

I decided today to share some of my favourite volunteer quotes and why I love them. From Seneca to Audrey Hepburn, from Malala Yousafzai to Muhammad Ali, here is wisdom distilled into a few lines. I hope you find them as insightful as I do.

When Technology Takes Over

With the steady increase in automation, more and more tasks are being taken over by technology, sometimes to the detriment of the people who were doing the work. Here’s how to armour your position against cuts.

Volunteering Without White Saviourism

When people from privileged groups (white, financially secure, male, etc) try to help those less privileged, it’s easy to fall into the trap of saviourism. Here’s what that looks like, and how to avoid it.

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