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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history. In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. Let’s take a closer look at this phenomenon!

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Micro-Volunteering: What is It? How Can Volunteer Programs Benefit from It?

The Volunteer Hub

Micro-volunteerism is a new rising trend in the nonprofit community. Essentially, it refers to the process of providing short-term, low-commitment opportunities as a way to engage more volunteer prospects and create value. One option is providing micro-volunteer opportunities. What is Micro-Volunteering?

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The Real Value of Your Volunteers

Lets Talk Nonprofit

You know the intrinsic value of your volunteers. What's the "real" value of a volunteer? The Independent Sector currently estimates the economic value of a volunteer hour to be $23.56. At the current rate, that's more than $425,000 of value. Does the actual "value" of these volunteer hours really matter?

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77 Quotes from VolunteerHub Clients

The Volunteer Hub

“The value that volunteers provide our organization is tremendous. Our volunteer program production is equivalent to 24 full-time employees…the value add is huge,” said Mary Cooper, Office Service Coordinator, St. Volunteers are the life-blood of The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. The Importance of Volunteers.

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18 Ways of Thanking Volunteers So They’ll Feel Appreciated and Stick Around Forever

Get Fully Funded

According to Independent Sector , the national average value of a volunteer hour is $29.95 A s’mores kit with a label that says “We could use s’more volunteers like you” may be perfect for volunteers who staff the food pantry. Or maybe they’ve lost sight of the value volunteers bring to the table. Add to your bottom line.

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7 Ways to Make Fundraising More Effective

The Volunteer Hub

In 2021, Food banks are the top cause Americans contributed to. You want donors to understand exactly where their contribution will be going towards and feel confident that it will be used in a way that aligns with their values. And don’t forget about other ways to give, such as volunteerism or in-kind donations!

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Reimagining the Role of Business in Protecting Biodiversity

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Biodiversity Loss and Global Corporations The imminent loss of one million species presents a grave threat, impacting human health, food security, rural communities worldwide, and over half of the global GDP. While signing on is an important first step, following through with concrete and impactful action will be what truly matters.