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Volunteer Management

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Book Bites December: The Volunteer Shelf Life: A No Fault Look at Volunteer Retention and the Reasons Volunteers Leave

Nicole R. Smith: Dec 17, 2025 9:00:02 AM

This Month's Selection: The Volunteer Shelf Life: A No Fault Look at Volunteer Retention and the Reasons Volunteers Leave By Meridian Swift Why This...

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Combating Imposter Syndrome as a Leader of Volunteers

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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Why Leaders of Volunteers Should Join Local Associations

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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Church Volunteer Management Strategies to Fuel Your Ministry

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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Volunteer Retention: How to Foster Long-Term Loyalty

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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The Continued Rise of Event-Based Volunteers: Trends and Strategies for the Future

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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Defining Volunteer and Employee Relationships: Why It Matters and How to Mitigate Legal Risks

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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Volunteer Training: How to Set Volunteers up for Success

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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