The volunteer management lifecycle: Refresh or reboot?

The volunteer management cycle is the best practice model for the lifecycle of volunteer engagement and for many years has been the foundation of important best practices such as planning, screening, policy development, and onboarding and offboarding procedures that volunteer programs follow. It sets the framework for many of our best practices, policies, and procedures.  […]

Calling up volunteer programs to the major leagues of virtual volunteering

One of the many heroes of COVID-19 that has arisen is the volunteer, whether via neighbour-to-neighbour, nonprofit organizations, local business owners or faith-based and non-traditional volunteer groups. Thousands of volunteers have stepped up to the plate to help where they can, answering the calls from their communities. On a personal note, I want to say […]

We need to thank our volunteers by really listening to them

Are your volunteer recognition efforts falling flat?

Is your volunteer program becoming an antique?

These tips will keep your volunteer program fresh and current.

From passion to professionalism: How to move your volunteer program from one to the other

How do you take your passion as a volunteer coordinator and turn it into a top-notch volunteer program?

Getting the best from your volunteers through the SAVE approach

Learn how to get the best from your volunteers with this comprehensive approach to volunteer management.

How can I help? Always be on the lookout for that next great volunteer

Do you know the number one reason why people don’t volunteer? Because they aren’t asked! Lori Gotlieb discusses why it’s important to have a strategic approach to recruiting volunteers.

Re-energizing volunteer recognition

Why is volunteer recognition so important? Why do we leave it to once a year to recognize our volunteers? How can we make a difference throughout the year? These are key questions we should be asking ourselves as we plan for the coming year.

Evaluation: Your tool to volunteer program success

This article describes a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach to volunteer program evaluation.

Policies and procedures: The foundation of a successful volunteer program

This article outlines why it is imperative to have policies and procedures when working with volunteers and helps you get started with designing your own.

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