Including volunteers as insureds under your liability policies reduces your coverage, and in some cases eliminates it altogether. But removing volunteers as insureds under these policies and replacing coverage for the volunteers through the VIS Volunteers Insurance Program increases your insurance protection – broadening coverage both for the organization and your volunteers. Here is why: By including volunteers […]
By Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA, Tobi Johnson & Associates | VolunteerPro As leaders of volunteers, the way you design your volunteer orientations has everything to do with the next steps volunteers will take. These first experiences also often determine the initial depth of commitment a volunteer is ready to make. As “architect of the volunteer […]
To attract and retain great volunteers, it pays to engage with them in the ways they value most, and it isn’t the same – or even similar — for everyone. Here’s a checklist to help your organization make volunteers feel valued and motivated. Offer a Variety of Volunteer Opportunities, and Flexible Scheduling This encourages busy […]
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Editor’s note: Kimberly Paterson, Certified Executive Coach and Master Energy Leadership Coach, is president of CIM (www.cim-co.com), which works with organizations and individuals to maximize performance through positive, lasting behavioral change. She can be reached at kpaterson@cim-co.com.) What follows is adapted from a recent article she authored in Rough Notes magazine (www.roughnotes.com.) Henry Ford said, “Thinking is the […]
You can’t control the weather – but you can take proactive safety measures to protect your family and home against the threat of power outages. Consider these tips: Invest in a home generator – a portable backup source can keep critical equipment like refrigerators, sump pumps, and air conditioners running during a blackout. Utilize surge […]
