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Chantelle Lowes on behalf of VMPC: Dec 3, 2025 9:00:03 AM
Entering Volunteer Management I’ve been managing volunteers for over 10 years—a job I fell into (like many of us volunteer coordinators). It was a...
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Kari Astles, Vice-President of Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC): Nov 12, 2025 9:00:01 AM
If you’ve ever been part of a professional association, you know how valuable they can be. Local Volunteer Associations (AVAs) are the heartbeat of...
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Timothy Sarazen: Nov 6, 2025 1:58:38 PM
Your church’s volunteers provide critical support for its ministry, which congregants are increasingly realizing as they seek ways to deepen their...
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Timothy Sarazen: Nov 6, 2025 12:05:38 PM
It’s no secret that volunteers provide immense value to your organization through their contributions of time and talent. In fact, the average...
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Lisa Joyslin, consultant with the Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (MAVA): Nov 5, 2025 9:00:03 AM
Event-based volunteering has long been part of the volunteerism landscape. People are increasingly busy and, therefore, interested in volunteering on...
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Christine Spears, CVA: Sep 10, 2025 9:00:00 AM
In many nonprofit and community-focused organisations, volunteers play a key role in supporting operations and delivering services. Their...
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Timothy Sarazen: May 15, 2025 9:27:24 AM
To make your organization’s volunteer program as effective as possible, you need to give volunteers everything they need to succeed. Besides knowing...
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Nicole R. Smith: Apr 30, 2025 9:00:00 AM
This Month's Selection: No Ego – How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace/Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results by Cy Wakeman The...
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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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Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Apr 16, 2025 9:00:00 AM
A few years ago, I was interviewing dozens of staff and volunteers of a wildlife rehabilitation organization as part of a volunteer engagement...
