by Gillian Holm | Aug 27, 2024 | All blog posts, Volunteering
Microvolunteering opportunities are small, quick, low commitment and time-flexible actions which take less than 30 minutes to complete. These micro-tasks can have a huge impact and help to break down the barriers to volunteering, especially for busy volunteers....
by Megan Thorn | May 21, 2020 | All blog posts, Volunteering
Last updated May 7, 2020 Volunteers start judging their experience with you from the moment they show an interest in being involved. Before you start looking for volunteers, make sure you have… • A staff culture that truly appreciates the value of volunteers. How have...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 15, 2019 | All blog posts, Volunteering
Last updated February 15, 2019 Organisations are always being told they need to adapt in order to recruit Gen Z volunteers, but do you actually know what that adaptation looks like in a practical sense? Here are a few of the things that might be holding back a tide of...
by Megan Thorn | Nov 30, 2017 | All blog posts, Volunteering
Last updated November 30, 2017 The issue of gender in the workplace has become a political hot potato and a talking point whichever sector you work in. Traditionally, the non-profit sector has been heavily represented by women in both volunteer and managerial roles....
by Megan Thorn | Jun 2, 2017 | All blog posts, Recognition and Reward, Volunteering
Last updated June 2, 2017 Volunteer recognition is an important part of any volunteer programme, but there’s more to recognising your volunteers than printing their name in the newsletter. Genuine recognition requires you to think about each volunteer and the specific...
