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Rob Jackson: May 7, 2025 9:00:00 AM
I recently came across an excellent article by Milad Haghani, an Associate Professor of Urban Resilience and Safety at the University of Melbourne....
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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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Karen Knight: Apr 23, 2025 9:00:00 AM
The idea of micro-volunteering is gaining traction, and for good reason. Fewer people are willing or able to commit to a regular shift. They want the...
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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...
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William Henry, Vice President, Volunteers Insurance Service Association, Inc.: Mar 5, 2025 8:30:00 AM
In a discussion with your insurance agent, you might have asked, “What happens if a volunteer accidentally hurts someone, or damages someone’s...
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Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Oct 30, 2024 9:00:00 AM
As we approach International Volunteer Manager’s Day on November 5, it’s essential to highlight the crucial role volunteer managers play in guiding...
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Nicole R. Smith: Aug 21, 2024 8:56:00 AM
This Month's Selection How to Be Like Walt Capturing the Disney Magic Every Day of Your Life, Pat Williams with Jim Denney The eighteenth in a series...
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Sammy Feilchenfeld, CVA: Aug 14, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Volunteer managers are essential parts of organizations' efforts to make a difference. How can people in this role advocate for themselves and their...
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Nicole R. Smith: Jul 17, 2024 9:15:00 AM
This Month's Selection Who Moved My Cheese, by Spencer Johnson, M.D. The seventeenth in a series of Better Impact Book Bites A taste of great books...
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Karen Knight: Jul 10, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Effective volunteer supervision is crucial for a successful volunteer program and thus greater impact. By leading volunteers well, you can ensure...
