A Guide On Managing Volunteers on Moving Day


For-profit/nonprofit Partnership, Managing Volunteers, Nonprofit Leadership, Service Spotlight, Volunteer Management, Volunteering

At Volunteer Mark, we know a thing or two about volunteers and non-profit relocation. This guide discusses the sides involved, when, how to manage a schedule and budget, how to prepare for the move, select a mover, and manage the move. It is written primarily for executive directors of small and medium-sized non-profit organizations.  Whether […]

June 6, 2022

Volunteering Abroad Program


Volunteering

Introduction Volunteering is a genuine act of love and happiness. People come forward to serve the needful irrespective of the location. Volunteering abroad program is the trips implemented by nonprofit organizations to share, help, and understand humanity’s importance. Organizations create fundraising campaigns to raise money for volunteering trips.    Online campaigns supporting the good cause of […]

October 19, 2020

What is Virtual Volunteering?


Service Spotlight, Volunteering

Volunteering is more than planting trees, mural work at schools, and cleaning parks & communities. Many nonprofit organizations utilize virtual volunteering space for various purposes. The widespread pandemic increased the virtual volunteering opportunities leading to more changes in volunteering activities. Nonprofit organizations are creating online volunteering opportunities for multiple positions to continue their service to […]

August 12, 2020

Is Volunteering-Job a Worth Doing?


Volunteering

Did you ever think of Volunteering an event or an activity that gives you the right level of satisfaction? Everyone says it’s a good idea, but only a few of them will come forward to serve as volunteers. A survey conducted in 2015 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Volunteering in the United States […]

August 10, 2020

How to Write & Include Volunteer Experience to Resume


Volunteering

Volunteering is one of the most underrated yet satisfying ventures that includes a wide range of activities. It is an important addition to your resume as it will tip the scales in your favor and help you get the job.  Volunteer work can be anything from helping in an animal shelter to volunteering your expertise […]

August 1, 2020

Nine Surprising Benefits of Volunteering


Volunteering

My wife and I visited Aspen, Colorado last week for leaf-peeping season.  While on the way, we planned to stop at the Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood Springs.  Year round, visitors to the Springs seek respite in the 3.5 million gallons of 124 degree Fahrenheit water that emanate from the Earth daily. I was inspired […]

September 29, 2014

An alternative to ice bucketers and slacktivists


Volunteering

On Tuesday, I challenged the idea that ice bucketing could really make a difference in the world. Today, I want to keep that convo going, and explain why I’d take 100 dedicated volunteers over 10,000 slacktivists any day of the week. Once we’ve chatted about that, I want to get practical and shoot you some […]

September 5, 2014