Volunteers can be the eyes and ears of an organization. By giving time and skills, they are personally invested, and their feedback is critical to the organization’s success. Sometimes, that feedback might come in a form that is more emotionally charged than a volunteer manager would prefer. Here are some tips to support you in […]
Here is a testimonial typical of many of our VIS members… We are a small nonprofit and depend on our volunteers. We knew a volunteer might make a mistake and hurt someone or damage someone’s property. We wanted to protect them in case that happened, so we talked with our insurance agent. She told us […]
Outside activity in hot and humid weather can put extra stress on your body — and your volunteers’ bodies — risking heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. That shouldn’t deter you, though, if you follow this advice: Avoid the hottest part of the day: Plan your outside activities before 10 a.m. or after 3 […]
If you struggle to attract and retain good volunteers, you are hardly alone. Volunteerism is back to pre-COVID levels, but volunteers have many options for service. If you aren’t happy with your own recruitment and retention results, consider these suggestions. Freshen up the Position Descriptions Tobi Johnson’s (www.tobijohnson.com) recent podcast offers alternatives to the customary […]
What attracts potential volunteers to your organization? There’s no single answer, but there are many right answers…if you engage them in ways they value. Different strokes for different folks, as Sly and the Family Stone expressed it. Here’s a checklist to help your organization make potential volunteers – and current ones – feel valued and […]
From the 2025 VolunteerPro Volunteer Management Progress Report – The Recruitment Edition. The Good News For most organizations, the number of volunteers has returned to pre-COVID levels. Some organizations have enhanced their recruitment by redefining volunteer roles to “better balance the needs of the community and the needs of the organization.” (See our January 2025 […]
Maybe it’s happened to you…you get into your vehicle, start it up, and fog like something in a horror movie spreads over the inside of your windshield. You can’t see well enough to drive safely. The good news is that you can defog it pretty quickly. Also, there are simple ways to prevent the problem altogether. […]
