Volunteer recruitment – CharityVillage

The volunteer management lifecycle: Refresh or reboot?

Lori Gotlieb — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:29:00 +0000

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. […]

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Addressing the volunteer shortage: An Interview with Megan Conway from Volunteer Canada

CharityVillage — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:00:14 +0000

In our August 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we spoke with volunteer engagement professionals from across the country to determine how organizations might address the volunteer shortage that is impacting programs and communities. As part of the episode, we interviewed Megan Conway, President & CEO of Volunteer Canada. During our conversation, Megan offered key insight […]

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BC Non-Profit Conference Countdown – Final Speaker Line-up!

Lorelynn Hart — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:18:19 +0000

The Volunteer BC & BCACG Conference is around the corner – October 26 & 27 in Richmond, BC. This is a great event for non-profits, charities, and volunteers. The FINAL Speaker Line-Up and Schedule is out! Why Join Us? This event is your chance to discover new approaches and reimagine how your organization can thrive. […]

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CharityVillage Connects: Disappearing Volunteers: The Looming Crisis for Nonprofits

CharityVillage — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:38:18 +0000

A perfect storm is threatening the very foundation of Canada’s nonprofit sector. A severe shortage of volunteers has led to the cancellation and suspension of critical programming and services across Canada and, in some cases, the closure of entire organizations. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore why so many volunteers simply didn’t return […]

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Should you hire volunteers?

Karen Knight — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:58:09 +0000

This article was previously published by Karen Knight Consulting and is reprinted with permission. Some organizations hesitate to hire volunteers for staff positions. Or it doesn’t even occur to them! Here’s why I think you should at least have a second look at this pool of potential staff. I had someone ask me a question recently: […]

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Adapting and evolving – PAVRO celebrates 25 years of volunteer engagement leadership in Ontario

Heather Johnson — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:53:19 +0000

Ontario’s nonprofit sector is a significant job creator, a strong enabler of volunteer engagement, and a critical program and service delivery partner to the government. Employing over 844,000 workers[1] in Ontario and contributing $65 billion to the economy, Ontario’s nonprofit sector has never been more critical for Ontarians. Integral to the success of the entire […]

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What makes a good volunteer role?

CharityVillage — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:35:40 +0000

This article was originally published on Volunteer Success and is reprinted with permission. “If you want people to do a good job, give them a good job to do.” – Frederick Herzberg While Frederick Herzberg was referring to work that employees do, we can easily paraphrase his quote for volunteer engagement: If you want your volunteers […]

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Red Cross Rapid testing program creates “peace of mind” for homeless shelter

Aldis Brennan — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:56:25 +0000

On a cold day in March 2020, the Transition House Coalition of Northumberland was providing emergency shelter for 24 people, two more than they had beds for. The next day COVID-19 restrictions forced them to shut down, leaving two dozen people with nowhere to go. Anne Newman, executive director for the shelter, was not going to let that happen. […]

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Background and Criminal Record Checks for Candidates and Volunteers: Guidance for Nonprofits and Charities

Marina Dawson — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:00:58 +0000

Original Broadcast Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Summary: Performing a pre-employment background check equips employers and volunteer managers with key information about a candidate’s past that might influence whether or not they are a good fit for the current position. Basic and Enhanced Criminal Record Checks are available, but which one should you choose? And […]

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CharityVillage announces new screening services for recruiting staff and volunteers

CharityVillage — Mon, 10 May 2021 20:57:53 +0000

As the trusted recruitment partner to Canada’s nonprofit sector, CharityVillage is excited to announce new screening services to assist organizations when recruiting staff and volunteers. In partnership with ModoHR Technologies Inc (“ModoHR”), CharityVillage will now offer the ability for nonprofits and charities to process background searches on ModoHR’s ScreeningCanadaTM web application, Canada’s most compliant and […]

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