MPI

APRIL 25, 2024

I began volunteering for MPI on my local chapter board in July 2014. Having returned to my home country Finland two years prior, joining the board helped quickly expanded my network across the industry.

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Skiddle

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Lots of them are volunteers. That’s right, the stewards roaming the festival grounds, giving out wristbands and scanning people through are usually hired on a volunteer basis. For festival promoters, volunteers provide a sizeable workforce. Ever thought about how the biggest festivals have the workforce to run smoothly?

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Eventmobi

MAY 24, 2018

Volunteering with 150 Days of Action. And since the launch of the program last year, I knew exactly what I wanted to contribute my volunteer time towards. And since the launch of the program last year, I knew exactly what I wanted to contribute my volunteer time towards. What is Enactus? How Did I Help?

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InitLive

JULY 27, 2021

Volunteers are the main workforce driving most nonprofit events and programs. They are often the team behind the mission, making recruiting and retaining committed volunteers a top priority for most nonprofits. We’ll cover the following topics: Getting Started with Volunteer Recruitment: FAQ. Let’s get started.

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InitLive

MARCH 16, 2022

As a volunteer program coordinator, you’re always on the lookout for ways to streamline your volunteer management processes. As your program grows, volunteer management will only become more complicated. You probably have dozens of volunteers, opportunities, and staff members to coordinate, which can start to get overwhelming.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Your volunteers are the backbone of your nonprofit — they’re always there to help you power your mission. While an appreciation event is a great way to show volunteer gratitude, planning that event definitely has its challenges. When planning your volunteer appreciation event, you should: Assemble a team. Let’s get started!

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Event Smart

APRIL 21, 2023

Showing appreciation to sponsors, vendors, and volunteers is like sending a thank-you note after a successful date – it keeps the door open for future engagements. Are you still nursing a hangover from your last event? Well, don’t get too comfy because it’s time to start your follow-up game!

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StraussCA

JANUARY 2, 2024

Volunteering as an association Board or committee member is a valiant role; it is a very selfless role that asks you to give up your personal free time to work towards a better association. Navigating conflicts of interest is a crucial aspect of being an association volunteer leader. Here are some key points: 1.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

As a volunteer coordinator, you know the importance of volunteer orientation sessions as they are one of the most critical aspects of the volunteer management process. All types of volunteer programs use training and orientation sessions. We’ll cover: The Benefits of Hosting a New Volunteer Orientation.

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InitLive

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Your volunteers do a fantastic job in helping your nonprofit turn its dreams for a better community into reality. Volunteers are passionate about your cause, donate their time and skills to make a positive impact. Showing your gratitude to your volunteers is key to boosting volunteer engagement and retention.

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InitLive

AUGUST 3, 2021

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many nonprofits. And without good training during the onboarding process , they may decide volunteering isn’t for them. You may be transitioning volunteer training to virtual delivery for the first time, or maybe your past e-learning needs a makeover. Volunteers are learning a complicated topic.

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InitLive

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Creating inclusive volunteer programs that provide everyone the opportunity to volunteer requires lots of planning. There are plenty of factors to take into consideration when building your team, from recruitment, to building long-lasting relationships to make your volunteers feel appreciated during and after any event or program.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Volunteers play a crucial role in enabling nonprofits to deliver valuable programs and services and achieve their goals. Staying up-to-date and understanding volunteering trends can help you build and improve your current volunteer program based on best practices and volunteer preferences. Volunteering During COVID-19.

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InitLive

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Your volunteer program has been operating for a while now, and your volunteers seem engaged, happy, and productive. But how can you know for sure that your volunteer program is running as smoothly and effectively as possible? You can send a volunteer survey. We’ll cover: What are Volunteer Surveys?

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InitLive

OCTOBER 21, 2021

As a volunteer manager, you may be interested in creating t-shirts for your dedicated supporters. T-shirts can be a great way to build camaraderie, reward volunteers for their hard work, and promote your volunteer program to a wider audience. When to Create Volunteer T-shirts. 5 Volunteer T-shirt Ideas and Best Practices.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

I have found, for me, one of the most valuable event planning tools is event volunteering. I am a big fan of including and working with event volunteers wherever possible. Event volunteers are able to fill both basic and significant positions. Recently I had one of the best event volunteering experiences of my life.

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InitLive

AUGUST 13, 2020

Nonprofits and organizations that rely on the help of volunteers to execute important tasks and programs understand how vital communication is to keep their volunteers engaged. To help you stay connected with your volunteer team, we have created a list of communication tips to get you started. KEEP IT CONCISE AND CONSISTENT.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Volunteering with 150 Days of Action. Here at EventMobi, we live and breathe technology, so it was only natural for members of our engineering team to volunteer with Free Geek Toronto. How We Spent Our Volunteer Time with Free Geek. Volunteers are incredibly important to Free Geek. Become a Volunteer!

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 7, 2019

On July 1st, 2017, EventMobi kicked off a new company-wide volunteer program called 150 Days of Action. The EventMobi 150 Days of Action program empowers Mobiers to pursue volunteer experiences they care about, and share reflections on what they learned. Adam’s 150 Days of Action Volunteer Experience.

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InitLive

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Fortunately, investing in volunteer management software can help your organization run smoothly and help even more people struggling with hunger. Efficient Volunteer Signup & Onboarding. Onboarding new volunteers, especially when there are spikes of food insecurity, can help food banks stay afloat when their workload increases.

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InitLive

OCTOBER 27, 2020

As an essential community service, food banks rely on community members to volunteer their time to help with operational tasks to ensure every client receives the food and goods they need, when they need them. Creating A Process For Your Food Banks Volunteer Program(s). Section 1: Planning Your Volunteer Program.

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InitLive

APRIL 20, 2020

For many nonprofits, volunteers play an essential part in carrying out the organization's mission. But for a lot of these organizations, taking a critical look at their volunteer management strategy (if they even have one) is the last thing on a very long to-do list. Do your volunteers know exactly what you want them to do?

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By Diccon Towns, CEO of ALSO Festival It will come as no surprise to read that UK festivals are having a hard time at the moment. This recent article in the Guardian lists yet more organisers who have been forced to heave their gates shut, adding to the ever growing list started in the pandemic. […]

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

For your event to run successfully, you need reliable event volunteers. The post How to Recruit and Retain Volunteers for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK. Find out how to find them, recruit them, and get them ready for event day in this post.

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InitLive

MAY 20, 2020

An increasing number of collegiate students enhance their lives with volunteer work on and off-campus; 25.7% Hiring managers are 82% more likely to consider a prospect who's done volunteer work, and they're also equally forgiving on at least some resume flaws when it comes to those with a proven volunteer track record.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Volunteers can make or break your event. A well-managed volunteer program helps these unpaid do-gooders perform at the highest level and come back year after year. How Event Planners Can Get the Most From Their Volunteers. A volunteer workforce is a little needier than full-time, paid employees. Give volunteers gifts.

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MPI

APRIL 20, 2023

Your personal volunteer story My volunteer story with MPI started in 2021 when I’ve joined the Ottawa Chapter and started volunteering with the marketing committee. The following year 2022 I wanted to get more involved so I volunteered at the Global level and joined the Rise Award Selection Committee.

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MPI

APRIL 20, 2023

Your personal volunteer story My volunteer story with MPI started in 2021 when I’ve joined the Ottawa Chapter and started volunteering with the marketing committee. The following year 2022 I wanted to get more involved so I volunteered at the Global level and joined the Rise Award Selection Committee.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

That "something missing" may be effective volunteer management software and scheduling tools. These can ease some of the daily headaches volunteer managers face, while keeping volunteers more engaged, and ultimately increasing the impact your organization can have on the community. Find a Fast, User-Friendly Tool.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

On July 1st, 2017, EventMobi kicked off a new company-wide volunteer program called 150 Days of Action. The EventMobi 150 Days of Action program empowers Mobiers to pursue volunteer experiences they care about, and share reflections on what they learned. . Serving Those in Need at The Yonge Street Mission. I felt worlds colliding.

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ePly

JANUARY 13, 2021

It can be hard to come by reliable event volunteers. So to help you out, check out our tips below to help event planners master managing event volunteers: They can be challenging to find and sometimes even harder to keep around. The struggle is real!

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InitLive

AUGUST 7, 2020

Running a food bank is no simple task, and it only gets more complicated when managing volunteers in addition to clientele. Here are four volunteer management strategies that can help food banks, and their volunteers, run as smoothly as possible. Work to Increase Volunteer Recruitment.

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InitLive

AUGUST 19, 2021

As a nonprofit leader, you know that volunteers are a driving force in helping your organization achieve success. Every hour of work that volunteers put in makes a difference and is worth about $28 dollars. With the right volunteer management software , tracking, measuring, and reporting on volunteer hours is simple.

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MPI

APRIL 22, 2023

Volunteering on the Chapter Members Advisory Council has allowed me to see the community from another perspective and on a larger scale.

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StraussCA

JUNE 22, 2023

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.” It shocked me that association members may not see or understand the amount of work a Board member puts into an organization as a volunteer. I’m lucky to work with amazing volunteers who are dedicated to bettering the associations they belong to.

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StraussCA

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In addition to a hard-working staff, associations are most often run by a board and committees made up of volunteers. These volunteer leaders are association members, and are no different from the rest of the membership. The gift of volunteering goes both ways. We recently held our AGM and elected a new member of the board.

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InitLive

JUNE 4, 2020

It may seem like virtual volunteering started recently, but it can be dated back to the 1990s. Project Gutenberg recruited volunteers to transfer works in the public domain to the online world. Thousands have been volunteering each year since then. So, why are more people suddenly choosing to volunteer virtually?

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