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Our new FEATURE, "Managing Volunteers in a Volatile and Disruptive World, " tackles an emerging challenge for leaders of volunteers. 🌏 How do we handle civil discourse and foster healthy conflict resolution? https://buff.ly/4h2WS29

Catch up with Rob Jackson at his podcast, Advancing the Profession. There are two episodes featuring world traveler, Martin J Cowling available anytime your earbuds are free. Find links to different platforms at https://buff.ly/3NxrFVZ

"Your children will remember #volunteering with you, and they will remember how it made them feel," 🌎 #volmgmt #Lovols

Points of View (always free) "Revisit: Should Volunteer Administration Be a Profession?" In honor of the start of our 25th year at Engage (formerly e-Volunteerism), authors Rob Jackson and Erin Rebecca Spink, MA (she/her/hers) revisit the first ever Points of View from our journal's founding co-editors, Susan J. Ellis and Steve McCurley. Never known to mince words or shy away from a spicy exchange, Ellis and McCurley are at their best debating the important topic, “Should Volunteer Administration Be a Profession?” Happily, this very first Points of View links well with Rob and Erin’s last column that explored the nature of Volunteer Engagement as a profession. This resonance makes it a natural choice for our new issue, and reminds us that some debates never go away (this is from 24 years ago, after all!). More importantly, we are also reminded that professionals can and should agree to disagree, as different points of view often lead to important changes and advancements in the Volunteer Engagement field. https://buff.ly/4hb7YSQ ^ free to all

"If #volunteers don't feel like they're adding value or that their work is essential, they can get burned out or even turned off from the organization" 🌎 Download this 10 year report that confirms strategic volunteer engagement practices work.

Are you a nexus between agency and community? 🌎 Read our FREE article, "Radical Welcome as a Guide for Community Engagement," to unlock that power. #volmgmt #Lovols https://buff.ly/3LyDwDD

NEW Feature Article ⭐ "Managing Volunteers in a Volatile and Disruptive World" In today’s rapidly changing and unpredictable world, managing volunteers comes with distinct challenges. Volatile social and political climates, frequent technological disruptions, and the ongoing impact of global events such as pandemics and social movements have created an environment where conflict and disagreement are inevitable. For Volunteer Managers, understanding how to effectively engage volunteer leaders in civil discourse and foster healthy conflict resolution is crucial, requiring not only practical strategies but also a deep commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful culture. This comprehensive Engage feature by Laurence Bolotin explores various strategies for fostering a culture of constructive dialogue within volunteer organizations, and provides practical steps to ensure volunteer teams thrive despite the turbulence surrounding them. Whether you are a seasoned leader or someone new to managing volunteer teams, these tools will be essential for building stronger, more resilient and collaborative volunteer organizations. https://buff.ly/4h2WS29 * this article is for Engage members, low cost monthly memberships are available

Our new VOICES shares and analyzes experiences at the Points of Light conference. 🌍 "It’s not enough to simply invite us to the table; the table itself has to be reimagined." #volmgmt #Lovols

Congratulations to our very own Erin McLean, MA, CVA!

For #IVMDAY2024, we're giving a complimentary subscription to a #Lovols who subscribes to our FREE newsletter during October. Subscribe here: https://buff.ly/3MmYLc1