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Karin Henderson: Oct 5, 2026, 1:01:07 PM
Most people don't set out to become volunteer leaders. They inherit a spreadsheet, a binder, and a long list of responsibilities, then figure it out...
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Karen Goulet, Better Impact (Canada Office): Jan 27, 2026, 9:00:00 AM
I didn't plan to become a volunteer leader. Like many others, it started with a raised hand at a parent meeting for my son's minor sports team....
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Terri Thomason, Head of Business Development at Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM): Dec 10, 2025, 9:00:04 AM
This autumn, the UK was gripped by the TV programme Celebrity Traitors – a bizarre, slightly morbid, yet fascinating series about three people...
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Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Oct 29, 2025, 9:00:01 AM
In the world of volunteering, recognition matters. Not just in grand gestures or formal awards, but in ways that speak personally to the individual...
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Terri Thomason, Head of Business Development at Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM): Jun 12, 2025, 9:00:01 AM
For the past 41 years the first week of June has seen the UK host Volunteers’ Week. This is an opportunity for organisations and communities to thank...
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Stuart Garland, Learning and Capacity Building Manager, Volunteer Ireland: May 20, 2025, 10:28:43 AM
The pandemic has reshaped the landscape of volunteering, posing unique challenges and opportunities for both volunteers and Leaders of Volunteers. A...
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Timothy Sarazen: Apr 23, 2025, 11:47:39 AM
As a volunteer coordinator, you know how critical volunteers are to your nonprofit’s activities. Whether they’re in hands-on roles with...
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Team Better Impact: May 22, 2024, 9:00:00 AM
Your nonprofit has a lot on its plate. You have donors to steward, events to plan, and programs to run. Fortunately, your volunteers readily commit...
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Nicole R. Smith: Feb 21, 2024, 9:00:00 AM
This Month's Selection The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People, by Gary Chapman and Paul...
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Karen Knight: Jan 10, 2024, 9:00:00 AM
Building a volunteer program isn’t easy, but it may be simpler than you might think. There are five key aspects of a strong volunteer program:...
