National Volunteer Week (NVW) 2020 is fast approaching. Putting together a rewarding and meaningful campaign or event that reflects the commitment, dedication and selflessness of your volunteers takes time. To help your organization make this NVW extraordinary, we’ve put together a Campaign Kit that will guide you through the planning, promotion and execution of your […]
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Volunteering can help youth develop skills and gain experience in a fun, rewarding way. There are thousands of volunteer opportunities out there, and it can be overwhelming for youth to figure out which one is right for them. The first step is to help youth define the goal of their involvement. There are many reasons […]
Continue ReadingPoints of Light – Learning and Growing with Peers from Around the Globe
I had the pleasure to participate in my first Points of Light conference last month in St. Paul Minnesota. What an experience it was to connect with people from around the world who are all working to support and enhance community through giving and volunteering! The changing nature of giving and volunteering was front and […]
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