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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.

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!

The Volunteer Lifecycle

Knowing the volunteer lifecycle will help keep your program strong and resilient by letting you focus on the key areas that affect how a volunteer sees – and talks about – your organization.

The Four Appreciation Languages

If some of your methods of appreciation are leaving many volunteers feeling – well, unappreciated – you may want to brush up on your appreciation languages!

Getting Feedback from Volunteers

Knowing what volunteers think and feel about your program is vital to its growth. Here are a few ways you can gather that important information.

Creating a Culture of Problem Solving

Building a culture of problem solving within your volunteer program can save you time, increase your organization’s impact, and satisfy & motivate volunteers.

When Volunteers Quit

It can be frustrating when volunteers quit, but it can also be a valuable learning opportunity. Here’s how to find that silver lining.

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.

A 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.

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