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Volunteer Manager

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Surviving Your First 90 Days as a Volunteer Manager: A Practical Guide

Karin Henderson: Jan 19, 2026 9:00:01 AM

On this page The Reality Check Start With Organization Productive Prioritization Technology Understand Your Role Build Your Resource Library The...

Volunteer Manager Volunteer Leadership

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Volunteer Management Training: Top Resources to Build Skills

Timothy Sarazen: Jan 5, 2026 8:00:00 AM

If your organization relies on volunteers to further its mission, managing them effectively should be a top priority for your team. However, you may...

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Blowing your own trumpet: Why it’s good to share what goes on behind the scenes

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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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The dreaded “L Word” – managing liability in a volunteer-based organization

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William Henry, Vice President, Volunteers Insurance Service Association, Inc.: Nov 26, 2025 9:00:02 AM

Does this sound familiar? Someone in your organization has an idea for a great new program – something that can enhance the mission and meet a real...

Volunteer Manager Volunteer Management Best Practices Volunteer Training and Onboarding

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Be BOLD. Make Change: Why International Volunteer Managers Day 2025 is Your Moment to Step Up

Rob Jackson: Oct 2, 2025 9:00:00 AM

On November 5th, 2025 Volunteer Engagement Professionals across the globe will be marking International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDay). And this...

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Winning Board Support for Your Volunteer Program

Karen Knight: Jul 9, 2025 9:00:00 AM

When leading a volunteer program, one of the most important tasks is presenting key information to the organization's Board of Directors. These...

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Recognising the Vital Role of Volunteer Managers

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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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Advocating for the Volunteer Manager Role

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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