Rosterfy Blog

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Why is volunteering important?

Rochelle Gunn Nov 22, 2022 9:54:45 AM
Why is volunteering important?

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. 

99 Community Service Project Ideas

Rochelle Gunn Oct 17, 2022 3:01:49 PM
99 Community Service Project Ideas

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.

6 volunteer web design tips to boost engagement on your site

Alice Turnbull May 2, 2022 3:33:30 PM
6 volunteer web design tips to boost engagement on your site

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!

Non profit goals: 10 Examples of Smart Goal Setting For Nonprofit Organizations

Alice Turnbull Apr 19, 2022 10:01:23 AM
Non profit goals: 10 Examples of Smart Goal Setting For Nonprofit Organizations

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.

25 Easy Virtual Fundraising Ideas

Alice Turnbull Mar 15, 2022 9:53:14 AM
25 Easy Virtual Fundraising Ideas

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. 

12 Different Types of Volunteering Work You Can Try

Alice Turnbull Aug 26, 2021 1:49:07 PM
12 Different Types of Volunteering Work You Can Try

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.