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According to the most recent Americorps report on civic engagement and volunteering, Americans volunteered for an estimated 5.8 billion hours in the 12-month reporting period. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found that volunteers contributed an estimated 596.2 million hours to the community in one year. In the United Kingdom, the Government Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport reports that 30 percent of respondents in the last Community Life Survey participated in formal volunteering within the previous 12 months. 

Participating in community service is an effective way of contributing to your local area and helping the residents of your community. There are numerous ways to get involved with community service but a good place to start is to think about what you are passionate about and what interests you. This could be things like animal welfare, helping sick kids, encouraging reading and writing, providing assistance at a homeless shelter, cooking or social media.

Did you just receive a generous donation from a member of your community? No doubt, you’re feeling happy, grateful, proud and thrilled, and already looking forward to investing the generous gift in growing your organization.

In the age of social media fundraisers and crowdfunding campaigns, donation request letters may seem old-fashioned.

Digital transformation is the latest buzzword that is dominating business news, management agendas and workforce trends. 

Recruiting volunteers is a common struggle for volunteer managers, and it’s such a crucial component of success. We know that a succinct volunteer recruitment plan, volunteer management plan, and social media strategy can all help you engage with volunteers. But the other thing that can have a huge impact on your success is your online presence. Specifically your website!

What is the goal of your nonprofit organization?

Goal setting for nonprofit organizations can help future-proof your organization, and ensure you’re always moving towards your mission. Gather your staff, senior volunteers and board of directors to help you assess your current situation and then set a goal to get where you want to be.

We became accustomed to doing so many day-to-day tasks virtually during the pandemic, including attending events and fundraising. While the initial adjustment was tough, now many organizations are realizing that virtual charity events often have a high ROI, fewer overheads, and are less labor-intensive than in-person events. Plus, online events are easy to repeat, easy to manage with a small team of volunteers, and are accessible to a wider audience. 

Why Volunteer?

What do you gain from volunteering? While you are probably aware of the incredible value  volunteering provides to society, people in need and important causes, what may be surprising is that the act of volunteering has plenty of benefits for volunteers too. 

Volunteering is a two-way street that provides benefits to both the organization and the volunteer. It is an instrumental force in promoting positive and sustainable growth within communities, while increasing social connections, improving mental and physical health and improving employability for volunteers.