Heritage Volunteering Group’s Post

While we know a lot about creativity in paid work, there's less research when it comes to creativity in the volunteer sector. That's why Tamara Friedrich and Haley A Beer interviewed 35 volunteers about their experiences. What they discovered was six things to help harness the creativity of volunteers. Learn more here ➡️ https://ow.ly/F71i50Ultf6 #NationalVolunteeringDay #CoreInsights #WBSResearch #WBS #WarwickBusinessSchool #Volunteers #Volunteering

Meet Janet Dimgba! A dedicated member of the PRSA Chicago community, Janet has been contributing their time and talents to help us grow. Want to join our amazing team of volunteers? Visit our website https://lnkd.in/gd9Qa5_n to learn how you can get involved! #PRSA #PRSAChicago #Chicagoland #VolunteerAppreciation #Volunteers #Volunteer #VolunteerAppreciationMonth

Our upcoming workshop will support you to design relevant and interesting roles for volunteers that will contribute to your organisation's purpose, goals and objectives ❤️ The workshop will also assist you in both recruiting and retaining volunteers, whilst ensuring that you bring on board the right volunteers for the right roles to ensure you achieve success. Head to our website via the following link to book: https://lnkd.in/dBhev3B Spots are limited (and filling up fast!!) 😊 #Volunteers #Volunteering #Recruitment #DesigningRoles

We Stand for Service Day is just one of the ways #WSFS puts our mission into action. Check out the impact made in our communities. https://lnkd.in/eD3VsE8z #volunteering #westandforservice #wsfs

It might seem obvious to say but volunteers are people just like all your paid staff and in all instances, they need (and indeed expect) leadership, management, and support to succeed in their volunteering– just like the paid workforce. Whilst on occasions the law may apply slightly differently to volunteers than employees in principle you would be well advised to see your volunteers as an integral and key part of your workforce due a similar duty of care. Alan Murray at Association of Volunteer Managers runs through the duty of care that applies to you, the employer at https://c-js.uk/3vDgFBQ  #volunteermanagement #volunteers #volunteering

Reaching young people remains a big challenge for voluntary sector. That's why we invited Laura Holland, Volunteering Coordinator at Voluntary Norfolk to share her insights on how to effectively engage young people in volunteer opportunities and empowering them to make a difference in their communities.💡 👉 Want to know more about getting young people to volunteer? You can find the insights, recording and slides here: https://lnkd.in/eeRF7Pgn #volunteer #volunteering #voluntary #volunteers #youngpeople #volunteerrecruitment #voluntarynorfolk #getinvolvednorfolk #norfolk

New blog post is up! Check out our latest article on how volunteer programs can help your workplace at the link here: https://ow.ly/8Z1S50RF46p #nescstaffing #staffing #volunteer #grateful

Organisations often start recruiting volunteers before they are capable of engaging them effectively. Here’s how you can build capacity so that more volunteers equals greater community impact. https://lnkd.in/gSwjTvS2 #lovols #capacitybuilding #volunteer

This week we shine a spotlight on 'Volunteers Week'. It is a celebration of all of the contributions volunteers make to a range of communities across the UK each year. With almost one in five people volunteering at least once a month across the UK, the importance of volunteers should be recognised as a vital cog in society. Despite not being contracted employees, there are still many HR considerations to be made. That’s where we can offer our professional support. For further advice managing volunteers, contact The HR Dept today. #volunteering #awareness #hrsupportandadvice

Thanks Yvonne Thackray (MEng) for reposting my article! What do you think about offering pro bono services? what are your boundaries? what is your experience? #probono_services_risks #probono_coaching_professionals