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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...
2019 Member Spotlight Rewind: Tips from nonprofits for nonprofits
In 2019, Alberta nonprofits faced new challenges. Together, we collaborated, advocated, and delivered innovative solutions. At Volunteer Alberta, we also featured our Members’ fantastic work including their insights and successes. So in case, you missed it in 2019, here is a breakdown of what some of our Members accomplished and their...
Sponsored blog: How is OASSIS different from other group employee benefit providers?
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