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- Motivating Volunteers
- The plan of the organization was to help volunteers build their own portfolio, containing information about their achievements and skills. In essence, the idea of a portfolio is to help create a theoretical framework for the volunteer's befriending skills. The HR professionals really recommend portfolio building as a way to...
- Case studies 2003-01-01
- Volunteer Your Way to Full-Time Employment
- Can you do well by doing good? Volunteering for causes can be a great way to engage with your community and help others. It can also be a great way to fill out your resume, build your network -- and even land full-time employment. As the New...
- Blog posts 2009-09-09
- Might the Volunteerism Trend Hinder the Recovery?
- More Americans are volunteering, despite the recession. But what happens to the economy when out-of-work volunteers start settling for work without pay? by Stefan Deeran
- Blog posts 2009-07-29
- The Zero Dollar MBA
- Looking to move up to management but lacking the funds or time to pursue an MBA? Young workers who are looking to gain leadership experience do have options that don't come with a $30,000 a year tuition bill,according to Josh Kaufman, the blogger behind The Personal MBA. Besides offering a...
- Blog posts 2009-07-27
- Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet
- This is a template for volunteer sign-up sheet.
- Tools & templates 2003-08-22
- Volunteers - Tips to Motivate Them
- Recruiting volunteers is only half the challenge. A person must properly train them so they will work out to be true assets. As the person helps volunteers recognize the rewards of their service, he must also acknowledge that there may be a downside. Volunteering takes time away from the family...
- White papers 2005-03-17
- Upholding the Law
- Magistrates are in short supply and great demand. Linda Pettit looks at how encouraging staff to volunteer can have a positive impact on both employees and their employers Ever thought of getting involved in the local community, taking up a public role or encouraging staff to do so? If a...
- White papers 2004-01-13
- Lessons From The Soccer Field: Applying Life Experiences To Work
- From the executive summary: ‘As one volunteers in communities and in workplaces one develops skills that not only make better managers, but also make better people. People learn as much about one another in a place of worship or on playgrounds as they do in offices and boardrooms. The skills...
- White papers 2002-06-01
- Hitting Targets In Cardiff
- The Black Association of Women Step Out BAWSO is a women's aid group for black and ethnic minority women based in Cardiff. There are nine staff, six volunteers and the organization has an annual income £222,000. Volunteer placements include working in the refuge, assisting on the 24-hour helpline and administrative...
- Case studies
- Case Study: Abbey National
- Role of Assistant Manager of the Abbey National Community Partnership is to identify opportunities for staff who want to volunteer. An employee who volunteers can specify personal objectives for community activities, as well as work related goals, in their annual appraisal. If they achieve those goals they are financially rewarded....
- Case studies 2003-01-01
- Volunteer Work When Unemployed: Should You Work for Free?
- Laid-off executives are diving into volunteer work as a way to make new contacts, stay engaged, and eventually find paying work. But not every kind of volunteer work bestows the same benefits, and devoting too much time and energy to pro bono activities can actually hinder your search for a...
- Articles 2009-10-27
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- Coordinating a Volunteer Workforce
- Volunteers are an important part of the business culture. Organizations can leverage volunteers in many ways to help them meet institutional goals. Beyond the obvious economic benefits, volunteerism provides opportunities for individuals to meet their own personal objectives, acquire new skills, and/or contribute to their communities.Volunteers can be found within...
- Articles 2007-02-15
- Visit 1-800-Volunteer.org to Volunteer for Hurricane KatrinaRecovery Efforts; AL, MS, LA to Use 1-800-Volunteer.org to Manage Volunteers
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- 1-800-Volunteer.org, a service of the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network, is the official registry for volunteers interested in helping with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. A natiWASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- 1-800-Volunteer.org, a service of the Points of Light Foundation...
- Research articles 2005-09-12
- Want To Be a Better Leader? Volunteer!
- If you're trying to get more effective at running your team, consider stepping outside the office and into a soup kitchen. Giving back to the community can boost your career by improving your leadership skills -- including communication, problem-solving, multitasking and marketing. According to Deloitte's 2008 Volunteer...
- Blog posts 2008-05-28
- AICPA Volunteer Vacancies - Applications Due May 1
- There are currently 83 AICPA volunteer groups (committees, boards, panels and centers) that are seeking new volunteers. The number and variety of AICPA volunteer groups continues to change from year to year, and those who have not visited the volunteer WeThere are currently 83 AICPA volunteer groups (committees, boards, panels...
- Research articles 2005-04-01
- United Way Names Notable Area Volunteers in 1st Annual Volunteer E- Recognition; Awards Program Concludes Volunteer Week Celebration
- CHICAGO, April 25 /U.S. Newswire/ -- United Way's Volunteer Center has named the winners of its first annual Volunteer E-Recognition Awards. This unique awards program recognizes exceptional volunteers and celebrates their accomplishments via ChicagovoluCHICAGO, April 25 /U.S. Newswire/ -- United Way's Volunteer Center has named the winners of its...
- Research articles 2002-04-25
- U.S. Bank Accepting Nominations for Volunteer Awards, Honoring Employees for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts
- MINNEAPOLIS -- U.S. Bank is now accepting nominations for the fifth annual U.S. Bank Five Star Volunteer Awards, a program which honors the extraordinary volunteer work of its 58,000...
- Research articles 2009-04-27
- UPS Employees Join Hands in Unique Global Volunteer Event; Starting in Atlanta With a Goal of 80,000 Volunteer Hours
- ATLANTA -- Over the next 90 days, UPS employees around the globe hope to set a new record -- 80,000 volunteer hours -- giving back to the communities where they live and work. A part of UPS's Neighbor to Neighbor employee volunteer program, the annual Global Volunteer Challenge starts in...
- Research articles 2004-10-01
- VolunteerMatch and Ford Partner to Promote Volunteer Service With Ford Volunteer Corps
- In an effort to extend Ford Motor Company's strong commitment to community involvement, the company has teamed with VolunteerMatch to help Ford employees, retirees and friends & family to make a difference through volunteer service. With VolunteerMatch's corporate service and the new Ford Volunteer Corps program, Ford's workforce can now...
- Research articles 2006-05-16
- Lockheed Martin Employees Recognized for Volunteer Service
- Lockheed Martin employees in 2004 donated more than 680,000 volunteer hours to community-service activities ranging from student mentoring to helping animals to fighting diseases. Recognition events honoring employees' exceptional volunteer efforts were hLockheed Martin employees in 2004 donated more than 680,000 volunteer hours to community-service activities ranging from student mentoring...
- Research articles 2005-06-01
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