June 5, 2011: International News From the Field

5 June: Oregon Volunteers announced their new Volunteer Management Advocacy Kit via Facebook on June 2. Developed "to better empower Oregon volunteer managers to advocate for their profession and serve as a one-stop-shop for excellent resources," this presentation (viewed via sliderocker™ or PDF) benefits volunteer resources professionals no matter where they are located. The overall concepts presented for what an individual can do to strengthen the profession of volunteer management are universal, and all viewers can easily note when Oregon specific resources are mentioned and then search the Internet for equivalent resources in their own area.

The strategies in this new tool are nicely laid out as action steps and the resources to accomplish those steps are pulled together in one convenient place. Even better, it’s free! We recommend downloading the Kit and keeping it at hand when developing your professional goals.