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The Secrets to Transforming Volunteering: Insights from VolCon 2024 by Kathampari Ezhilarasu, Volunteer Manager at Bhumi! In this exclusive workshop session, Kathampari Ezhilarasu shared her invaluable insights on converting episodic volunteers into long-term changemakers. Drawing from her own 14-year journey from a reluctant college student to a Bhumi leader, Kathampari highlighted the importance of understanding volunteer motivations, creating meaningful connections, and fostering leadership. Key Takeaways: - Three Whys: Why volunteers join, stay, and leave, and how understanding these can improve engagement. - Recognition & Flexibility: Recognize contributions early and offer flexible commitment options to keep volunteers motivated. - Framework for Growth: Establish a clear volunteer journey that empowers individuals to grow from contributors to leaders. Ready to dive deeper and be part of a community that transforms volunteering? Watch the full session video - https://lnkd.in/dPhbE8Sk 👉 Join the VolCon community today! Visit https://volcon.in/ #VolCon2024 #Speaker #VolunteerEngagement #CommunityBuilding #VolunteerManagement #Leadership #Volunteering #Conference #WatchNow Bhumi iVolunteer

Did you know that volunteering leads to increased retention? 🔥 Today I’m at RMIT University with Jack Arnold and the team to support and supercharge students to be the best they can be as volunteers and leaders on campus this semester. What do you think is the number one benefit students gain from volunteering on campus? Let me know in the comments below ⬇️ #volunteering #leadership #studentretention

Did you know? Youths who volunteer regularly are more likely to achieve personal development and career success. Volunteering not only helps build essential skills like leadership, communication, and teamwork, but it also creates valuable networks and opportunities. If you're looking to grow personally and professionally, consider giving back through service. It's a win for both you and your community! #Volunteering #YouthEmpowerment #PersonalDevelopment #CareerSuccess #TheHiveNetworkAfrica #Leadership #TheHiveNetwork

🎉 Giving back to the community is everything! 🙌 This past weekend, my friends Nevaeh, Jack Mauldin and I had the incredible opportunity to volunteer at City of Greeley Oktobrewfest 🍻. It was an amazing experience to give back, connect with the local community, and have a blast doing it! Volunteering not only strengthens our ties to the community but also helps build relationships and develop important skills that translate into the business world. 💬 I’d love to hear your thoughts: How important do you believe community involvement is to business success? Drop your insights in the comments below! #CommunityEngagement #Volunteering #GreeleyColorado #GivingBack #Leadership #Networking #VisitGreeley #LocalImpact

Learn the best practices in volunteering from industry leaders! 🌍🚀 Join us for an insightful Fireside Chat on "Global Best Practices in Volunteering" at The Karma Summit 2024 on August 8th. Moderated by Abhishek Humbad, Founder and CEO of Goodera, this session features Matthew D. from IBM and Anita Kumar from Amazon. 🔥 Here’s a sneak peek of some key takeaways: 🌐 Balancing global HQ priorities with local community needs 🌐 Setting targets and defining success in volunteering programs 🌐 Leveraging technology and AI to enhance volunteering efforts Don't miss this opportunity to refine and optimize your volunteering initiatives! 🚀 _ #KarmaSummit2024 #Volunteering #GlobalImpact #Leadership #CommunityEngagement #BestPractices Goodera #LearningsFromLeaders

What advice would you give to a Young man or Woman during his or her time at college or university? Mine: Don’t underestimate the experiences you can get in school organizations, Clubs and associations. Those challenges you face during your service are the little version of what Professionals actually do. Any community engagement activity done by volunteering is an experience!!! #Leadership #Programs #Projects #CommunityEngagement

NEW #TuesdayTips! Empower and recognize volunteers with responsibility and accountability for April's Global Volunteering Month and Volunteer Appreciation Week. This time next year, with delegation and leadership roles assigned, you'll hopefully have more time for strategic "big picture" thinking instead of being "in the weeds" with micro tasks. How much team- or project- leadership do you give volunteers now? Share in the comments! #LeadersOfVolunteers #VolunteerManagement #LeadershipDevelopment #VolunteerEngagement #Nonprofits

As we approach International #VolunteerManagersDay24 on November 5, we're reflecting on this year's theme: “What’s our future normal?" For volunteer leaders, shaping National Volunteering Strategies will be essential to creating lasting impact in communities. What role will volunteer managers play in these future strategies? How can we adapt to the changing expectations and needs of volunteers? We’d love to hear your thoughts—what do you think the future holds for #lovols and those in #volunteermanagement? #IVMDay2024 #VolunteerLeadership #VolunteerManagement #NonprofitLeadership #FutureOfVolunteering #VolunteerImpact

What does skills-based volunteering look like? Picture a diverse group of individuals passionately delving into business domains like marketing, technology, sales, and client relations. Their objective? To craft innovative, practical solutions that empower their nonprofit partners while honing their leadership skills and fostering invaluable cross-company relationships. Explore how your organization can leverage the transformative potential of skills-based volunteering to engage and motivate your employees by contacting us today. https://lnkd.in/eeqDc_pa #SkillsBasedVolunteering #EmpowerNonprofits #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #Volunteer #ProfessionalDevelopment #ImpactfulCollaborations #CorporateCitizenship

🌟 Embracing the spirit of giving back! Here are some axioms from volunteering that inspire me every day: 1️⃣ Kindness is contagious. 2️⃣ Small actions create big impacts. 3️⃣ Empathy bridges gaps. 4️⃣ Community is strength. Let's continue to make a difference together! 💪✨ #Volunteering #Leader #Leadership #GivingBack #CommunityFirst Ayush Goel Job Zachariah