Blogs and Articles
Blogs and Articles
A collection of thought pieces written by the Volunteer Alberta Team and our collaborators.
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Recognition as a Verb: Helping Volunteers Feel Seen and Valued Through Meaningful Volunteer Recognition
In every community, there is a volunteer who shows up for every single shift and sometimes takes on extra work without being asked. There are board members who have offered...
Meaningful Volunteer Experiences
This post wraps up our Volunteer Participation Learning Series, where we’ve been sharing insights from our national volunteer participation study conducted in partnership...
More Than a Role: Volunteering As a Spectrum
About This Series This post is the second installment in our learning series exploring insights from our national volunteer participation study, conducted in partnership with...
Volunteering as Care, Connection, and Contribution
About This Series This post is the first in a three-part learning series exploring the insights from our national volunteer participation research conducted in partnership...
Leduc's Strategy for Community Engagement and Growth
Leduc stands out for its volunteer programming by integrating a dedicated volunteer strategy into its city plan. The Leduc City Council prioritizes volunteerism through its...
Cultivating Connections: Enhancing Volunteer Retention Through Inclusion, Training, and Recognition
Volunteer management is an integral part of any nonprofit organization. At its core, a volunteer manager’s role involves ensuring that volunteers are actively engaged through...
Tips for Boosting Your Volunteer Recruitment Strategy
Okay, so you need volunteers – but what makes people want to volunteer? It’s important to recognize that there are different types of volunteer motivations. Understanding...