In what felt like the blink of an eye we watched the ways that our communities connect, communicate, function, and see the world change as Covid-19 took everyone by storm. We saw a need for developing a safe and secure virtual position to help connect volunteers back to their community. As a result, we developed […]
Continue ReadingRules of Engagement: the blending of participants, volunteers, and staff members
Not everyone thinks they need help and not everyone wants to acknowledge the fact, even if they realize they do. In a recent Volunteer Canada webinar, Paige Bromby of Guelph’s 10C Creating Space for Change, addressed a key point: people tend to be more engaged if they feel they are helping others, rather than just […]
Continue ReadingEngaging Virtual Volunteers: Volunteers as Participants
Being helped can be un-appealing. Saying yes to support, whether that looks like therapy, community programs or just a checkup phone call from a loved one, takes vulnerability. It can be much easier to help others than to help yourself and in so many ways helping others can be a form of self-care. Volunteers know […]
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