May 21, 2026 Episode #215: 5 Ways to Boost the Fun Factor for Community Volunteers A volunteer program that feels all business and no joy can lead to burnout, low engagement, and high turnover. But adding fun doesn't mean being less professional; it means building genuine community. In [...]
May 14, 2026 Episode #214: Defending National Service & Community Resilience with Kaira Esgate Advocating for volunteerism isn't something you do only when a crisis hits. Sometimes the crisis arrives without warning, and the work of building relationships with policymakers becomes the difference between a program surviving [...]
AI for Volunteer Recruitment: From Google to Generative Engines The Top Line: Google isn't the only place volunteers go to find opportunities anymore. They're asking ChatGPT, Copilot, and AI‑powered search engines for recommendations. In this post, we'll show you how to adapt your recruitment strategy for the age of generative AI – from optimizing [...]
May 7, 2026 Episode 213 - Impact Lab POV - Community-based Volunteer Networks with Kristi Sebald Strengthening volunteer engagement isn't always about doing more with your own program. Sometimes it's about letting go of the need to hold onto every volunteer and instead building connections across your [...]
April 30, 2026 Episode #212: Impact Lab POV - Volunteer Training Programs Made Easy with Dana Litwin Effective volunteer training isn’t just about checking a box; it’s the foundation of confident, engaged volunteers who stay longer and deliver greater impact. Yet many organizations treat training as [...]
April 23, 2026 Episode 211 - Best Practices & Community Spirit with Volunteering New Zealand Volunteer engagement is shaped not just by internal policies, but by the culture, values, and infrastructure of a country’s broader community. In places like New Zealand, where a small population relies heavily on [...]
April 16, 2026 Episode #210: Impact Lab POV - Better Volunteer Offboarding with Ruth Leonard Volunteer engagement doesn’t end when service concludes. In fact, how organizations say goodbye to their volunteers can have a lasting impact on relationships, reputation, and future support. Yet, volunteer offboarding is [...]
April 9, 2026 Episode #209 – Impact Lab POV: Leadership and Influence with Megan Vixie Leadership in volunteer engagement is not defined by title or workload, but by the ability to influence, align, and inspire others toward a shared vision. Many leaders stay busy managing day-to-day [...]
