Oct 28, 2019
Open, honest, and transparent communication can produce real results when applied to introducing and implementing changes to a volunteer engagement strategy. Kendra Baumer shares the success she’s had at the New York–New Jersey Trails Commission.
Kendra practices a kind of “compassionate radical transparency”...
Oct 21, 2019
The Huron River Watershed Council’s internship initiative addresses a trifecta of community needs, intern needs, and agency needs. Jason Frenzel - Volunteer & Stewardship Coordinator - is taking an iterative approach to its design and his approach has evolved over the years to become ever more aligned with the...
Oct 14, 2019
As a wellness organization, one of the aims of Beach Cities Health District is to impact the health and wellbeing of volunteers themselves. Through their research, they have found that volunteers who reach a threshold of at least two hours a week of volunteering are more likely to realize health benefits. So, they work...