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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.

How We Define Community Affects Volunteering

To improve our volunteer recruitment, we need to define community as more than just our geographical location.

A Sea of Volunteers

How much greater would your impact be if you had a whole sea of volunteers? Sound impossible? It all depends on how you look at the challenges that get in the way.

Intergenerational Volunteering

Intergenerational volunteering is powerful. It strengthens our communities, improves innovation and enhances our organizational sustainability.

The Case for Selfish Volunteers

I believe there is a strong case for recruiting selfish volunteers. Self-interest can drive positive social change!

Getting Club Members to Volunteer

It can be hard to get club members (or their parents!) to volunteer to do the tasks that keep the club running. Here are 5 ways to make it easier.

Volunteer Passports

Volunteer passports are a new idea that might just save leaders of volunteers a ton of time, AND make it easier to recruit.

How to Be a Hero

Most of us want to be a hero. Someone who goes out and saves lives. Few of us, though, think that we have the skills or capacity. You might be surprised!

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.

Recruit Volunteers who DON’T Fit the Culture

It is standard practice to recruit volunteers, staff and Board members who “fit the culture” of an organization. Unfortunately, we do so at the expense of diversity.

Volunteer Fair Success

It takes planning & preparation for a table at a volunteer fair to lead to reliable, committed volunteers. Here are some things for you to think about ahead of time.

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