Volunteer management: A niche or mass market commodity?

This article considers the increasing importance of the professionalization of volunteer managers.

Ten tips for effective volunteer engagement

This article outlines tips to transition your members into volunteers.

Evolving the volunteer program at the Saskatchewan 4-H Council

Interview with Valerie Pearson, Executive Director, who speaks about evolving the volunteer program at the Saskatchenwan 4-H Council, after the organization was named as a Donner Award receipient.

Why emotional support is a valuable part of volunteer management

Volunteers need mental and emotional support, otherwise they may suffer burnout. Here’s how to incorporate this level of support into your existing volunteer program.

What about the people we don’t pay with money?

This article suggests creative methods of engaging a new generation of volunteers.

Spontaneous “online volunteers”

This article explains ways to use volunteers as online first responders.

The volunteer as bully = the toxic volunteer

This article explores methods of dealing with bully volunteers.

Screening volunteers for attitude

How to include screening for attitude in your recruitment process.

Eight tips for recruiting and retaining volunteers in tough times

Eight tips to help you recruit and retain volunteers during difficult economic conditions.

Tips for training your short-term volunteers

This article explains one of the best ways to maximize the effectiveness of volunteers.