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April Hot Topic: Common Sense and Volunteer Involvement

Submitted by Susan J Ellis
on Sun, 04/01/2012 - 00:00

Energize gets asked a lot of questions about volunteers that would never be posed in relation to paid staff. Susan shares some examples of illogic, overreaction, and unthinking policies that hinder volunteer success.

5 Reasons Why Small to Mid-Sized Nonprofits Need Volunteer Management Training

Submitted by Cara Thenot
on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 19:13

While many large nonprofits and governmental agencies have evolved to hire paid staff members for core work positions, small to mid-sized nonprofits often rely heavily on volunteers to accomplish work central to their mission. Here are 5 major reasons why small to mid-sized organizations should devote a little extra time and resources to ensure all team members understand these best practices in volunteer management.

Volunteer Program Management: An Essential Guide, 3rd Edition now available online!

Submitted by Tristan Dahn
on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 21:24

We’re happy to announce that the e-book version of Volunteer Program Management: An Essential Guide, 3rdEdition is now for sale in the Energize Online Bookstore. We’re particularly delighted because we are introducing the electronic version for the first time, making this important book easily available internationally.

Are You Putting Volunteers in Harm’s Way?

Submitted by Susan J Ellis
on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 21:58

The U.S. Peace Corps announced in late December that they would be suspending volunteer efforts in Honduras and other countries because of increased security concerns.  It’s not uncommon to hear reports from organizations such as the Peace Corps that they must place the safety of their volunteers above program service goals.  

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