The spirit of giving runs like a vivid thread through the fabric of our country’s history. David Johnston, The Idea of Canada, Letters to a Nation The theme of this year’s National Volunteer Week—a celebration that is 79 years strong—is “Volunteering Weaves us Together.” The notion of weaving, of bringing things together, is one that […]
Continue ReadingThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Your Volunteer Program
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in 2015 by the 193 member states of the General Assembly to improve social, economic and environmental conditions around the world. They provide shared goals and a common language so that we may work together locally and globally to create a more just and sustainable world for ourselves and generations to come. This article explores how a social purpose organization can align with the SDGs and how to mobilize volunteers toward the SDGs during a volunteer shortage.
Continue ReadingLeaders of Volunteers, I have an advocacy question for you – Who Cares? (No, really, think about it.)
I reflected, who would care to hear about Volunteer Management and hear from Leaders of Volunteers like you? I also thought, if “MANAGERS OF VOLUNTEERS NEED TO KNOW YOU CARE” was posted on LinkedIn or in various places and spaces on the internet, who would take note? Finally, I thought who would care if there […]
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