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Here are 3 reasons why you should attend our upcoming info session👇 1. You'll get to meet our recruiter, Wendy, and one of our current volunteers 2. You’ll learn more about the CASA volunteer experience 3. You’ll get to meet other people looking to contribute to their community through volunteer service

It's not nice, but sometimes a volunteer is just not a good fit for your organisation- and they may feel this too. Ignoring the problem will not make it go away, but how can you approach the issue while still acknowledging the good will and effort of the volunteer? Register below to learn more about how to approach difficult conversations with volunteers:

With VolunteerHub, you can personalize and segment your communications by individual volunteer or volunteer group, ensuring each volunteer feels valued and connected to your cause. Leverage VolunteerHub’s communication features to remind, engage, and thank volunteers, quickly and efficiently. Learn more about our communication features here: https://hubs.li/Q02KWQbC0

In the beginning, there were sign-in sheets. Then there were time-tracking tools, followed by web registration forms. While these processes began to engage a volunteer, they did little to help understand who that volunteer is. At the fundamental level, knowing a person means validating who they legally claim to be (think date of birth, social security or other government-issued identification number, etc.). Beyond that, identity can be defined as a profile representing aspects of who each person considers themselves to be (think gender, ethnicity, professional skills, etc.). But people are more than the sum of their historical markers; they typically have a vision, sense of purpose, values and aspirations with multiple associations from work, school, faith and lifestyle organizations. Considering all of these possible inputs, what do we need to know about a volunteer in order to work with them? How do we collect this information most efficiently and equitably, and how can we evolve this relationship over time? In this Ahead of the Curve, author Sam Fankuchen presents a detailed exploration of what Volunteer Managers really need to know about their volunteers, how to collect that data, and how to use it to best serve the volunteer and the organization. ⭐ Available May 17 ⭐

I considered going to school to be a teacher. Maybe that's why I like red pen day so much. 👩🏫 Red pen day is the day I tear apart our itinerary. I take no prisoners today. The rule for our itineraries is that we should be able to hand it to anyone - another planner, the client, a volunteer - and they would know exactly what needs to get done at any moment. 👉🏻all contact details for all of our suppliers including phone number in case of an emergency 👉🏻repeat all AV requirements as needed for each session because I don't want to have to go back through the entire itinerary to find room set up details 👉🏻have contact details for every speaker 👉🏻include the list of exhibitors as many times as needed with all necessary details including their booth numbers ...and the list goes on. If you don't share all the knowledge in your head how are you ever going to be able to delegate and focus on what you are supposed to be doing. You'll be stuck answering questions all day.

Creating a successful and supportive volunteer program requires careful planning and management to truly thrive. 🔍 Dive into expert tips, guides, and resources on recruiting, onboarding, supporting, and communicating with volunteers, plus guidance on crafting effective policies and procedures, in the AAM Resource Library: https://lnkd.in/gqvEJMU7 Want more? AAM members get full access to all resources in the Resource Library, plus a slew of other benefits and savings. Learn about becoming a member at https://lnkd.in/eCd8xUe8

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With countless options available, knowing where to start when finding the right volunteer organization can be difficult. However, by understanding your passion, aligning it with your values, matching your skills, researching, evaluating, and considering key factors, you can optimize your volunteer experience. Read more about finding the right volunteer organization for your passion here - https://bit.ly/3QYmO3k

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Of course, I have to share this cute USO video!