Member Spotlight: Sweat Equity & Service Learning When thinking about college spring break, a beach party might be the first thing that comes to mind. However, college and university students across the country who partner with (HFHI) Habitat for Humanity International think about an alternative spring break, a "Sweat Break" if you will. In this VolunteerPro [...]
Member Spotlight: Matching Volunteer Roles And Creating The Perfect Fit for Every Volunteer Placing volunteers can be a lot like matchmaking, and finding the right fit for both the organization and volunteer is critical for long-term success. Humane Fort Wayne takes matchmaking to another level by connecting with volunteer passions from day one. We are [...]
Diversity and Inclusion in Volunteer Opportunities: What’s the Role of Volunteer Managers? The Top Line: Promoting diversity and inclusion in volunteer opportunities starts with small, intentional actions from leaders who are willing to reflect, learn, and lead by example. By understanding who holds decision-making power and applying inclusive practices, organizations can create more equitable and [...]
Future-Proof Volunteer Engagement with Online Volunteer Opportunities The Top Line: Are you wondering if online volunteer opportunities are something you should offer more of (or at all)? The short answer is yes. Online volunteer opportunities offer flexibility for busy supporters, expand your volunteer base, and tap into a global network of skilled individuals—many of whom [...]
Volunteer Appreciation Week Celebration Ideas The Top Line: In the U.S. and in Canada, Volunteer Appreciation Week happens every year in April. You are not alone; many volunteer-involving organizations plan special celebrations to recognize the priceless service their volunteer teams provide. Allow the VolunteerPro team to get in on the fun! Below, we share [...]
16 Smart Questions to Ask Volunteers Before They Start During recruitment and screening, there are helpful questions to ask volunteers that can determine whether a volunteer is a good match and set them up for a successful experience. The questions to ask volunteers listed below can be asked at outreach events, on applications, in [...]
Member Spotlight: Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Through Volunteer Service Join us for a sit-down with VolunteerPro member Saskia Rinkoff to discuss some fresh ways her organization embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion through “Sight Guide” volunteers, and how those efforts make the arts more accessible to a larger audience. Chelsey: Hi, Saskia! Tell me a [...]
Fresh Volunteer Appreciation Week Ideas The Top Line: Let's review some volunteer appreciation “classics” and establish fresh ways to approach them. We hope you’ll use these ideas in your own Volunteer Appreciation Week celebrations. Also, use them as ongoing ways to show the priceless volunteers who choose to donate their time, energy, and talent just [...]
