Poppulo’s Post

2 years clean! Two years ago, I spent a few minutes removing a lot of graffiti from this National Cycle Network sign in Edinburgh city centre to make it legible again. Since then I’ve been noticing how long it has stayed clean. That’s my kind of fun - one year was exciting enough but two years has almost blown my tiny mind. This is the power of microvolunteering – a small act can have a big impact. It’s something Sustrans has been building into their spectrum of volunteering for some time through Quick Ways to Volunteer, and now through the Action Team (https://lnkd.in/ew7VdvP5). Because it’s something more people are looking for in their volunteering. As a recent article on flexible volunteering in Pro Bono Economics reminds us, time pressures are the biggest barrier for charities' engaging volunteers - “In a changing world, where people are constantly being pulled in so many different directions, the sector needs to harness its flexible and adaptable nature in its approach to volunteer recruitment and retention – because that’s what volunteers are seeking. Potential volunteers want to see flexible opportunities and assurances that they can give back to their communities in small ways at first, which don’t overwhelm their already stretched time.” And, yes, I know, I missed a bit of the purple paint. Maybe I’ll find a few minutes more for that. #microvolunteering #lovols #volunteering

Before the COVID pandemic, 1/3 of Americans volunteered regularly. Today, less than a quarter find time to volunteer. Here are just a few benefits of volunteering. Get started with giving back, learn more on www.rayzeapp.com #volunteering #Rayze #volunteerhours #giveback #payitforward #volunteers

It's not about how much time you have, it's how you spend it. One of my team members had a goal to volunteer, but couldn't figure out when to do it even with Volunteer Time Off time allowed. I suggested they pick a day, request the time off now and plan to volunteer at that time. This morning, I volunteered at Hope Helps to pack bags of food for local children so they can have food during spring break. We packed 182 bags. How do you find ways to turn time into quality time? #volunteering #timemanagement #qualitytime

Making the world better, one action at a time! ❤️ Whether it's lending a hand at a soup kitchen or paying it forward, getting involved in your community matters. Your time reflects your values. 🌍✨ Track your community engagement with Community Hours, and let's grow your Volunteering CV together! 💼 #communityhours #community #CommunityEngagement #Volunteer #MakeADifference

Volunteering: The Gift That Keeps On Giving As we navigate our busy lives, it's easy to get caught up in our own priorities and forget the impact we can have on others. Volunteering is a powerful way to make a difference, and it benefits not only the causes we care about but also ourselves! By volunteering, we: - Gain new skills and experiences - Expand our networks and connections - Enhance our mental and emotional well-being - Develop a fresh perspective and gratitude - Inspire others and create a ripple effect of kindness Let's make a positive impact and invest in our communities. Let's volunteer and watch how it transforms our lives and the lives of those around us! #Volunteering #GivingBack #CommunityFirst #PersonalGrowth #KindnessMatters"

Volunteering: The Gift That Keeps On Giving As we navigate our busy lives, it's easy to get caught up in our own priorities and forget the impact we can have on others. Volunteering is a powerful way to make a difference, and it benefits not only the causes we care about but also ourselves! By volunteering, we: - Gain new skills and experiences - Expand our networks and connections - Enhance our mental and emotional well-being - Develop a fresh perspective and gratitude - Inspire others and create a ripple effect of kindness Let's make a positive impact and invest in our communities. Let's volunteer and watch how it transforms our lives and the lives of those around us! #Volunteering #GivingBack #CommunityFirst #PersonalGrowth #KindnessMatters"

Volunteering = Gift How do you feel when you receive a gift? That's exactly what you experience when you volunteer. Never volunteered? You want to volunteer but don't know how? Team Everest NGO exists for you. Check out comments to become a volunteer. Think Volunteering, Think Team Everest! #volunteers #volunteering #SDGs #CSR #CorporateSocialResponsibility #virtualvolunteering #inpersonvolunteering #SustainableDevelopmentGoals

Quick mum update... Mum is about to surpass 3 full days of volunteering!! That is 72 hours dedicated to improving the lives of older people in her community 🥹 #BemorelikeDebby I love getting a message like this from my wonderful mum. She throws on her Volunteero merch to make her weekly calls to the older people she befriends!! 💜 When we started Volunteero, Mum jumped at the opportunity to volunteer for one of our clients... partly to support me but also partly because she had always considered volunteering but never actually managed it. Mum is not alone. I speak to people daily who say they want to volunteer but always the reasons for not doing so are the same: 1. Don't know where to get started 🤔 2. Worried it won't be flexible 🤯 3. The process is poor 🫣 This is exactly why we do what we do. We want to get the world volunteering and we want the impact of volunteering to be higher by empowering volunteers to do more! p.s. if you wonder what she is on about when talking about my dad, he spends his days investigating conspiracy theories on some sketchy TV channels. #volunteering

Volunteering is not just a service; it's a powerful catalyst for change, transforming both the giver and the receiver. How do you contribute to changing the odds in your community? #Volunteerism #CommunityService