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Volunteer Management Best Practices (4)

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Resources That Help Volunteer Management Professionals Be Their Best

I’ve been working in volunteer leadership positions since 1989, and I can count on one hand the number of current colleagues who’ve also been leading...

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Book Bites May 2025: Total Internship Management

This Month's Selection: Total Internship Management: The Employer’s Guide to Building and Sustaining the Ultimate Internship Program by Dr. Robert...

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Volunteer Best Practice Guidelines – in action!

In June 2023, Volunteering New Zealand launched the Volunteer Best Practice Guidelines. Since then, they’ve developed workshops and tools to support...

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Reimagining volunteering

I recently came across an excellent article by Milad Haghani, an Associate Professor of Urban Resilience and Safety at the University of Melbourne....

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12+ Best Volunteer Appreciation Ideas to Empower Your Team

As a volunteer coordinator, you know how critical volunteers are to your nonprofit’s activities. Whether they’re in hands-on roles with...

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The Magic of Micro-Volunteering

The idea of micro-volunteering is gaining traction, and for good reason. Fewer people are willing or able to commit to a regular shift. They want the...

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Beyond Training: Sweeping Away Barriers to Volunteer Engagement

A few years ago, I was interviewing dozens of staff and volunteers of a wildlife rehabilitation organization as part of a volunteer engagement...

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Insuring volunteers…the wrong way and the right way

In a discussion with your insurance agent, you might have asked, “What happens if a volunteer accidentally hurts someone, or damages someone’s...

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Recognising the Vital Role of Volunteer Managers

As we approach International Volunteer Manager’s Day on November 5, it’s essential to highlight the crucial role volunteer managers play in guiding...

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