How to harness online volunteering to provide social support for vulnerable newcomers

This guest blog post was written by Natasha Comeau, Volunteer and Communications Coordinator at Together Project, as part of TechSoup Canada's new Connecting for Change series, and is reprinted here with permission. To date, they've explored what online volunteering is all about,...

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...

The Volunteering Lens of Public Health Emergencies

Original broadcast date: Thursday, May 14, 2020 Summary: The outpouring of support and generosity of people helping others within the uncertainty and anxiety that this public health emergency has created is inspiring. Volunteer engagement within this context raises many questions as organizations...

Considering volunteer management through the lens of a public health emergency

Learn more on this topic at our free webinar, presented by Volunteer Canada, on May 14, 2020. Click here for details and to register. Volunteer engagement, within the context of a public health crisis, raises many questions as organizations assess...

Eight awesome strategies to convert volunteers into donors

An effective volunteer program is a truly incredible feat. Your supporters are coming to your nonprofit to donate their time. With the hustle and bustle of the world today, it’s amazing that people have any free time at all, and...

The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Managing volunteers in small organizations with Camara Chambers

Volunteers! We can't live (or operate) without them. Volunteers have a huge influence on our sector, with over two BILLION hours contributed in Canada in 2017. For small organizations in particular, volunteers are mission critical. But that doesn't mean managing...

The value of volunteering

Interested in learning more on this topic? We've partnered with Volunteer Canada for a free webinar exploring the value of volunteering in more detail. Join us on October 18! Is it important to demonstrate the value and impact of volunteering?...

Volunteering to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

Interested in learning more on this topic? We've partnered with Volunteer Canada for a free webinar exploring volunteering and the Sustainable Development Goals in more detail. Join us on October 4! Volunteer Canada has been working with Employment and Social...

We need to thank our volunteers by really listening to them

As National Volunteer Week was celebrated a few months ago, many organizations made sure to thank their volunteers for all their support through parties, thank you letters, teas, tokens and other forms of appreciation. This type of formal appreciation does...

How the heck do you motivate yourself and your employees? Part Two

Motiving yourself to get to work and do what’s required of you is enough of a challenge some days. Add to that motivating less than eager employees and it’s no wonder you are exhausted by the end of your day!...