We’re in week two of our Back to Basics series. This week we’re talking recruitment. And living in the post-pandemic world, recruitment means getting creative.
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One of the most frequent questions we get asked at Volunteer U is, “How do I get more volunteers?” This is a common issue; especially for churches and nonprofits where non-paid individuals make up a majority of the positions. Sadly, although leaders know the importance of recruitment, it is usually one of the very last
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Back in 2019, we predicted six volunteer trends that would make waves in 2020 and beyond. While those trends are still accurate, we see some new and exciting innovations on the horizon. Volunteerism has taken a hard hit coming out of this global pandemic, but there’s hope! Here are six more volunteer trends that we see for 2022 and ahead.
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It’s time to focus on training the team. At Volunteer U, we believe that well-trained volunteers are empowered volunteers, and empowered volunteers are a force to be reckoned with. Below are five tips to make the most out of training your volunteers.
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We’ve spent a lot of time talking about off-campus volunteering here at Volunteer U lately. From the rise of the virtual volunteer to virtual team building, we’ve been covering the basics of keeping an online workforce in peak performance. But a lot of you still had questions about distance volunteering, so today, we’re breaking down everything volunteer managers need to know to have a successful remote volunteer team. Ready to kick-off a stellar remote volunteer team? Download our free Remote Volunteer Team Launch Check-List PDF.
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