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The Need for Experience in Corporate Volunteer Engagement

Many companies struggle with getting staff to participate in corporate volunteer engagement initiatives. It may be how the program was set up.

donors becoming volunteers

Donors Becoming Volunteers

There is a lot of talk in the sector about volunteers donating financially to their organisation. The conversation that isn’t happening is about donors becoming volunteers.

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Creating a Strategic Volunteer Program

Turning an operational into a strategic volunteer program is challenging, but it can put volunteers at the forefront of your organisation’s mission. I have some ideas that might help.

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Caterpillars and Butterflies: Volunteers are Metamorphosing

Volunteers are metamorphosing. Many of our organisations, though, are still only putting out the green stuff that attracts caterpillars. We need to change.

measuring impact

Measuring Impact

Are you stuck with hours and number of volunteers when measuring impact? Here’s a way to find some other numbers that might be better – and that might get you increased respect and support.

rocking the boat

Rocking the Boat

I think it’s time that we as volunteer engagement specialists need to start rocking the boat in our volunteer programs. I have some ideas on how to do that.

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Trends in Volunteer Training

As the world changes, so should the way we train volunteers. I did some research and found some trends in volunteer training to watch for.

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Refresher Training for Volunteers

Refresher training is easy to put off, but regularly reminding and updating volunteers about different aspects of their roles is a win-win proposition. In some cases, it can be life-saving.

volunteer talent ladder

Creating a Volunteer Talent Ladder

A volunteer talent ladder is an exceptional way to encourage volunteers to move into more challenging roles in your program. Here’s what it is and how it works.

cross-training volunteers

Cross-Training Volunteers

Cross-training volunteers can protect your organisation, your volunteers and your client. Here’s why, and some tips on doing it easily.

accessible volunteer training

Planning for Accessible Volunteer Training

Implementing accessible volunteer training will ensure that every volunteer will be able to contribute to their fullest, and your program will benefit from the expanded diversity.

onboarding new volunteers

Onboarding New Volunteers

Onboarding new volunteers is more than just fire-hosing information at them. It needs to be the start of a mutually beneficial relationship.

ineffective volunteer training

Ineffective Volunteer Training – Signs and Solutions

Good volunteer training is essential to having good volunteers. Learn the signs of ineffective training, and what to do to fix it.

expectations of new volunteers

The Trouble with High Expectations of New Volunteers

Are your expectations of new volunteers too high? Wanting volunteers to come in already skilled and experienced can be counter-productive.

gamifying volunteer training

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.

effective onboarding

Effective Onboarding of Volunteers

Having an effective onboarding process for your volunteers can improve your retention and increase your organization’s impact in your community. Here’s a template to help.

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Karen Knight Consulting
Volunteer management consulting and training for not-for-profits to build reliable, enthusiastic and committed volunteer teams.

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