Change the way we think about volunteers. Yes, volunteers are donating their time but that does not mean they are willing to do anything or that they want a mindless monotonous task. Many times in organizations there is a duty or assignment that no one wants to complete or that is too time consuming for…
Training is an underutilized tool when it pertains to volunteers. The difficult part is when can a Volunteer Manager find the time to train? Volunteers are there to help but they do not go through the rigorous interview process, submit resumes, and may not even know much about your organization, yet they are your ambassadors. …
Managing volunteers is always about the “what if” scenario. Planning ahead is a key to being prepared for success regardless of the stumbles along the way. What if we do not have enough volunteers, what if we have too many volunteers, what if we are not as busy as expected? Be prepared for the least…
Even with a great online volunteer management system, sometimes we all need help getting started. We have great ideas and know what we need but not the steps to achieve it. Our support staff can help you get started by making suggestions and troubleshooting problems. However, you may find you need extra help with a…
Knowing what appeals to Millennials will help you cultivate the new generation of volunteers and donors. Get to know what makes them tick. This is a great article to unveil the true Millennial. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/07/08/millennial-donations-to-charity_n_7739736.html?utm_hp_ref=volunteerism
The key to any meaningful long lasting relationship is creating a connection with someone else. Volunteer engagement with an organization is no different than any other relationship. The focus of the relationship tends to be between the volunteer and the governing entity. Volunteer Managers develop plans to develop and grow enthusiasm, communication, and loyalty with…
Volunteers are the heroes to many organizations. They donate their time, enthusiasm, and many times do the work that no one else would like to do. We say thank you, give them tickets to events, have a luncheon, but is that enough? Think about the big picture when it comes to volunteers. Organizations depend on…
Volunteer Coordinators are consistently rated one of the most stressful jobs in America. It is not a surprise. Managing volunteers is not just about filling sign up spots but matching the right individuals with the appropriate duties. The success of an event depends on it! Take a look at where Volunteer Coordinator ranked in 2015…
Many events are scheduled around the holidays…and involve serving alcohol…and volunteers. Signing up the right volunteers for serving alcohol can be a sticky but integral part of event planning. One requirement is ensuring your volunteers are of age to serve alcohol. Age is not the only requirement. The maturity of the server is also key…
It is interesting how many times the human element of volunteering is disregarded. Sometimes we assume that since someone would like to volunteer that they are open to anytime and anything. Let’s face it, lives get busy! In the car the other day, there was a story on the radio that hit home. A woman…
Special events are incredibly important to the livelihood of non-profits. One of the most frustrating and time consuming tasks is volunteer sign up. ivolunteer.com can help! Our program is: Easy and Scalable: Create simple single-date events or multi-date, multi-task events. Supports multiple administrators. Reusable: Design sign-up sheets once. Reuse them as many times as needed. Clarity: No…
Special events can be the most rewarding aspect of any organization whether non-profit or corporate. They can also be the most time consuming. Beyond managing the décor, logistics, permits, catering, lighting, invitations…there is also coordinating who will work the event. Save your organization time, increase participation, and have greater confidence that volunteers will fulfill their…
Welcome to our new blog! We are excited to share with you our tips on how to easily manage your volunteers with our online software, ivolunteer.com. Using this software not only saves you time and money, but it allows your volunteers to sign-up for a time and a job that suits their needs! Please try…
