"Tis the season... for group volunteering!

Be it families, groups from schools, faith-based organizations, or business employees,  the holidays are a popular time for pulling together with the people you know and love and donating your time together.  It's one of the best ways to make the season one of "giving."

VIP volunteers at a gleaning project

Volunteering is a great way to make your holiday season meaningful and memorable.  Not only can groups touch the lives of those in need, they can bond with each other and create shared moments that will last a lifetime.

Jessica Young from Volunteer Spot has some great advice for getting the most out of volunteering in groups - check out her article as it was re-posted on the HandsOn Blog.  If you're managing groups of volunteers, pass along Jessica's advice - making sure short-term volunteers have a great experience can bring them back to your organization in the new year!