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Volunteering during COVID-19: Experiences from the network
As volunteers, our first instinct is to focus on how we can help. We want to be good neighbours and support our community through a crisis, but it is a bit more difficult now as we're working to flatten the curve. In this blog, Daniela Seiferling from Volunteer Alberta and Ilya...
Why I embraced virtual programming: How I learned and connected with peers online during Youth @ the Table
In a time where virtual volunteering is the new norm, young people looking for opportunities to give back or connect may wonder what being part of a virtual community is like. How do you keep people engaged online? What about tech issues? In its pilot year, Youth @ the Table convened...
Re-thinking volunteer engagement during a pandemic: Virtual volunteering
As COVID-19 has reached pandemic levels and physical distancing has become the best defence to stop the spread, many nonprofits have suspended volunteer recruitment efforts, modified frontline service delivery, or are searching for new ways to recruit or engage volunteers. We all have a role to play in flattening the curve,...
Re-thinking volunteer engagement during a pandemic: Micro-volunteering
As volunteer engagement specialists, it’s essential to recognize and respond to trends. Understanding who the volunteers are in the community and what types of opportunities they’re interested in helps engage and find volunteers in the current climate. This doesn’t change in a pandemic. In fact, we need to be more...
What young volunteers can bring to the board governance table
Many nonprofits and charities experience challenges in recruiting young volunteers. What kind of language appeals to youth? What channels can you reach them on? And what type of opportunities are they looking for? Luckily, at Volunteer Alberta, we’ve created a unique volunteer matching program that connects youth with nonprofit boards across...
Are you ready to recruit volunteers? 3 resources to help you get started
Recruiting and engaging volunteers is much more than requesting a police information check or simply putting an ad up on social media that says, "volunteers needed!" It’s an ongoing process that matches the right volunteer with the right opportunity creating a meaningful and mutually beneficial experience. At Volunteer Alberta, we believe...
