A People Lens©: A response to volunteer recruitment challenges

This article is a profile of Volunteer Vancouver’s new People Lens program that uses a people-first philosophy.

Retaining a volunteer workforce: Advice from the experts

We asked two experts in the field of volunteerism to provide their advice on how best to recruit and retain a voluntary workforce. Their answers are as enlightening as they are practical.

Volunteer fatigue: What impact on the future of volunteerism?

This article explains how volunteer fatigue differs from burnout, and how to handle it at your organization.

Remembering June Callwood: A Candlelit Procession to Honour Her Social Activism

On April 14th, Canada lost one of its greatest social activists. June Callwood was “Canada’s conscience”. She was a founder or director of more than 50 organizations and lent her assistance to over a hundred causes in her 40 years of activism.

How to measure volunteer satisfaction

This article outlines a step-by-step process for developing a volunteer satisfaction survey.

The value of volunteer contributions: Calculation (im)possible?

With funders increasingly interested in the value of organizations’ volunteer programs, we explore a new model that attempts to calculate the dollar value of your volunteers’ time.

Five emerging patterns of volunteerism

This article outlines five trends in volunteerism.

The future of volunteer centres in Canada

The number of communities interested in starting volunteer centres outnumbers the ones where volunteer centres are closing their doors. The future of volunteer centres hinges on building awareness, being relevant, and successfully expanding traditional functions.

Exploring the next generation of retirees: The baby boomers

This article provides key tips to prepare your organization for baby boomer volunteers.

Governance Q&A: Does anything bad ever happen to nonprofit staff or volunteers who behave unethically?

How to respond to unethical – and potentially damaging – behaviour in a nonprofit organization.