The tool that every volunteer coordinator needs

Don’t risk losing potential volunteers – keep your volunteers engaged with this simple tool.

The changing face of volunteering in Canada

The traditional approach to volunteering in Canada is changing – but what does this mean for Canadian nonprofits? And how can your organization ensure you aren’t left behind?

Getting ready for the skilled volunteer

Volunteers today are increasingly skilled, with an interest in bringing these skills to work for your organization. Are you ready for them?

Top ten tips for volunteer management and retention

Having trouble getting your volunteers to stick around for the long haul? These tips on volunteer retention might help.

Playing for keeps: Recruiting and retaining volunteer staff in volunteer-run organizations

Keep your all-volunteer organization running smoothly with these tips.

Have students, will achieve

We interviewed several organizations with student volunteer programs to find out the benefits and challenges of working with this unique segment of the population.

Re-energizing volunteer recognition

Why is volunteer recognition so important? Why do we leave it to once a year to recognize our volunteers? How can we make a difference throughout the year? These are key questions we should be asking ourselves as we plan for the coming year.

Eight tips for recruiting and retaining volunteers in tough times

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

Understanding volunteer retention

Three ideas to improve your volunteer retention.