This article explores new projects working to promote volunteerism within the corporate world.
Ever wondered how an Olympic Games affects volunteerism in the host city after the fact? Actually, not many people have. But a team of researchers from Australia and the UK have set their sights on Vancouver to put together one of the first comprehensive surveys on the subject.
How to perform successfully as a board volunteer.
This article describes methods of getting the most out of employer-supported volunteerism.
Balancing family, business and other commitments when considering volunteer opportunities.
This article describes how to create a corporate volunteer program.
This article describes how volunteerism can be seen as a community-building exercise.
An exploration of the relationship between volunteers and an organization’s fundraising department.
On May 1st, a book was launched by Volunteer Vancouver entitled, A People Lens: 101 Ways to Move Your Organization Forward! Filled with stories about today’s "new volunteer" and providing tips on how to effectively engage them, the book is a significant sign of the times, begging the questions: as the sector evolves, how are organizations faring in their approach to volunteers? Are they on the same page?
A major push was begun last week with an initiative by Volunteer Canada that takes aim at the baby boomer generation – or, as they are increasingly calling themselves, the “Zoomers” – asking them to seriously consider the benefits of volunteering and not just retiring away once their previous careers are over.
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