What happens when an offender is ordered to perform community service with a nonprofit organization?
Canadians are increasingly combining travel and volunteering. But is right for you?
Practical advice to help your organization tap into high-calibre volunteers.
Corporate volunteerism often follows a familiar pattern: a group of employees come together, roll up their sleeves and get to work painting, cleaning up a park or possibly building a playground or home. But is this the most efficient use of corporate volunteers? Scott Lundell argues that nonprofits should consider a different approach to corporate volunteer programs.
Since volunteers are increasingly looking for short-term assignments and ways to contribute while they’re on the go, more organizations are experimenting with microvolunteering. When used correctly, this approach can bring a wealth of expertise and immediate assistance to your nonprofit’s projects and events.
For a long time now, the adopted viewpoint in the nonprofit sector is that volunteering is the best route to a job. Anecdotal evidence affirms the truth in that statement. But how does that overarching goal fall in line with organizational objectives? Is it helpful or detrimental?
Millennials have been described, and describe themselves, as passionate, connected, optimistic, and wanting to make an impact. Here’s how to welcome them into your organization.
I was accepted as an international development volunteer by an NGO connected with my faith. However, I am upset—the orientation material they sent says I can’t bring my holy books to give away.
This article suggests creative methods of engaging a new generation of volunteers.
Mayo Clinic research study indicates that volunteering is good for your health.
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