Volunteering is a powerful way to give back to your community, gain new skills, and connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you’re looking to make a difference in someone’s life or simply want to explore new interests, there are countless options available. Here are 19 ways to find the volunteer opportunity that resonates with you.
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19 Ways to Find Your Perfect Volunteer Match
By Darcy Hughes on October 27, 2024
Topics: virtual volunteering inspiration
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How to Engage Volunteers in Your Nonprofit's Rebrand
By Guest Contributor on October 17, 2024
Volunteers are the backbone of your nonprofit—they’re critical to your success in fundraising and service delivery. Throughout their time supporting your organization, volunteers will learn a lot about your mission and inner workings, which will likely lead to them forming their own opinions about your image in the community.
Topics: nonprofit resources
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Team-Building Ideas for Virtual Volunteers
By Guest Contributor on October 11, 2024
Guest Contributor: Indiana Lee
Topics: nonprofit resources
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How Volunteering Can Shape Membership-Based Organizations
By Guest Contributor on October 11, 2024
According to Double the Donation's volunteer statistics report, more than 60 million people volunteer annually in the US alone. Why? For some, it’s the chance to forge meaningful connections, and for others, it’s the feeling of giving back to a community or cause that they hold dear. Some people even start volunteering because of their employer’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, such as volunteer time off or volunteer grants.
Topics: nonprofit resources
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Equity in Volunteerism: Tools for Meaningful Community Engagement
By Guest Contributor on October 2, 2024
Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of talking to leaders of volunteers about their commitments to equity and access in volunteerism. This has been part of the Assessing Diversity and Equity in Volunteer Inclusion (ADEVI) project. ADEVI is a multi-faceted investigation of the diversity of volunteer administrators and the equity journey of organizations they work in. The project's guiding principle is that organizations that are attuned to inclusiveness will be able to engage a more diverse cross-section of their communities. The project is a partnership between Arizona State University (ASU) and the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA), funded by AmeriCorps, a federal agency in the United States.
Topics: nonprofit resources
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Volunteer Management Tools and Technology: What the TEVA Study Reveals
By Jennifer Bennett on September 4, 2024
For the past year or so I’ve been working with an organization to help them launch their first volunteer role, as applications are rolling in and we’re planning for our first orientation next month. I've been thinking about nonprofit management tools in general and volunteer management technology specifically.
Topics: nonprofit resources
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Assessing Skill Gaps: How Nonprofits Can Identify Crucial Volunteer Skills
By Guest Contributor on September 2, 2024
Guest Contributor: Indiana Lee
The success of many nonprofits hinges on the time and dedication of its volunteers. Their skills, particularly, are directly connected to how effectively your projects and day-to-day operations run.
Topics: nonprofit resources
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Elevate Your Volunteer Recruitment with Pro Membership: 10 Ways To Unlock the Full Potential of VolunteerMatch
By Rachel Kestner on August 25, 2024
The right volunteer can be the driving force behind your mission's success. With a VolunteerMatch Standard Membership, you gain access to the world’s largest network of volunteers. But to truly connect with the ideal candidates who will help propel your organization forward, upgrading to Pro Membership unlocks a suite of enhanced benefits designed to make your recruitment efforts more effective and efficient. Read on for our top ten reasons to consider going Pro.
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Improving the Capital Campaign Volunteer Experience: 7 Tips
By Guest Contributor on August 16, 2024
Capital campaigns are huge endeavors, and to succeed, you need all hands on deck. This call for assistance extends beyond your paid staff members to your volunteers.
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4 Top Ways Your Volunteers Can Support Your Fundraising
By Guest Contributor on August 8, 2024
Your nonprofit has ambitious goals, but you don’t have to pursue them all on your own. The volunteers in your community have a lot to offer, and chances are they’re more than happy to commit their time, skills, and energy to push your mission forward.