volunteer engagement
The Benefits of Public Acknowledgement
Public acknowledgement of volunteers is an important tool in your appreciation toolkit. Here’s why, and how you can do it well.
Read MoreA Volunteer’s Buffet
Volunteers are drawn to organizations that offer more flexibility and choice in what they do. Try setting up a volunteer’s buffet for them.
Read MoreGifts for Volunteers – Beyond Another Hat
Many leaders of volunteers find it difficult to come up with meaningful gifts for volunteers. Here are a few of my favourite ones, and why I like them.
Read MoreA New Golden Rule
Are you aware that there’s a new golden rule? People are discovering that treating others the way you want to be treated just isn’t enough.
Read More3 Tips to Engage Kids as Volunteers
If you want to engage kids as volunteers – and have them volunteer into adulthood – there are three things that you need to provide. They might not be what you think!
Read MoreCreating Popular Appreciation Events
Volunteers not attending your appreciation events? If you are spending time and resources in putting on events just for them and they don’t show up, you may need to create the event in a different way.
Read MoreBuilding Resilient Volunteers
There isn’t much information out there about building resilience in volunteers. Yet resilient volunteers are the core of a strong program. Here are a few tips on how you can build their resilience.
Read MoreChallenging Volunteers
At one time or another, most leaders will have to deal with challenging volunteers. Here are some tips that will allow you to fit those people into your program seamlessly.
Read MoreHow to Demonstrate Empathy and Retain Volunteers
Demonstrating empathy with your volunteers can greatly increase your retention rates. But saying “I know how you feel” may not be as empathetic as you think. Here’s how you can demonstrate empathy in a way to truly make your volunteers feel heard.
Read MorePresenting to the Board
Presenting to your Board of Directors may seem scary, but if you want to advocate for your volunteers – and all volunteer leaders should! – this is where you need to start.
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