In some organizations getting the staff or board of directors to fully support the volunteer program can be a daunting task. Not everyone sees the value in engaging volunteers effectively... which only makes a volunteer manager's job more difficult!
One of VIP's areas of focus is just this - providing each of our partner organizations with the tools and support they need to understand just what volunteers can do for their clients and the organization as a whole. We even measure this! If you're a VIP Fellow or work at a partner site, you may have noticed that one of our standards is that each "organization has a vision of what volunteers can do for the organization and the people it serves."
Last month's Hot Topic from Energize! Inc has some fantastic tips on making an effective case to bring to anyone in your organization who doesn't "buy in" to the volunteer program.
How have you proven the worth of the volunteer program to those involved at your organization? Any tips to share? Comment and let everyone know!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Ever wonder who volunteers?
Check out this great infographic put together by the Corporation for National and Community Service:
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Showcase your volunteer experience on LinkedIn
Good afternoon, VIP program! There's some exciting new news about LinkedIn, the social networking site for professionals.
LinkedIn built itself on its platform that allows participants to showcase their education and work experience in a way that is suitable for interaction in the professional world. The latest addition to the site includes the ability to add volunteer experience and causes to your profile.
If you are or were an AmeriCorps member, this is a great opportunity to showcase your year of service in the professional realm. Many employers are looking for people who are passionate and committed - and what better way to show that than through your dedicated AmeriCorps term of service?
Serving your community or country, whether it is through AmeriCorps or anywhere else, is something to be proud of - so go ahead, display it on your profile!
LinkedIn built itself on its platform that allows participants to showcase their education and work experience in a way that is suitable for interaction in the professional world. The latest addition to the site includes the ability to add volunteer experience and causes to your profile.
If you are or were an AmeriCorps member, this is a great opportunity to showcase your year of service in the professional realm. Many employers are looking for people who are passionate and committed - and what better way to show that than through your dedicated AmeriCorps term of service?
Serving your community or country, whether it is through AmeriCorps or anywhere else, is something to be proud of - so go ahead, display it on your profile!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Great video on nonprofits!
In VIP, many of our Partner Sites are nonprofit organizations, so many of our AmeriCorps members spend their 1700 hours getting to know their organization in great detail. But have you thought about the impact of nonprofits in the US as a whole?
Check out this interesting video with a great list of statistics on US nonprofits - anything in this video surprise you?
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