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🌟 Unlock the Power of Volunteering! 🌟 Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while boosting your own well-being? #Volunteering isn't just about helping others; it's also about enhancing your life. Research shows that when we lend a hand or contribute resources to those in need, our brains release feel-good endorphins, leading to what psychologists call the "helper's high." 🧠💫 Watch April's The Pulse here: https://lnkd.in/gmNe79V6 #BKSThePulse #WellnessWednesday #Wellness

🔎 Professor Tim Aubry emphasizes the importance of volunteer work for students, underlining its crucial role in strengthening communities and improving quality of life. ➡ For an in-depth discussion on how volunteering can impact your personal and professional growth, follow Collabzium.

When inspiration is limited because capacity is low, empowering creativity becomes the 'antitode'; principally obtained by volunteering. This affirms the reason why EMPOWERING CREATIVITY: THE EVOLVING ROLE OF VOLUNTEERING IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY (#ICC24 1.2) becomes a must for every creative mind. Do well to join us in the March edition of the Inspiration And Creativity Conference'24.

⏰ 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟵𝟱 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦 (𝟮𝟬𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮). Have you started planning? Would you rather avoid a "mad scramble" campaign launch, poorly-attended events, and uninspired generic messages? 🙌 I can take that stress off your plate: https://lnkd.in/g3gEJGFi 🌞 Working with me means having a reliable and high energy volunteer engagement expert (and passionate cat lover) by your side.

You know what day it is: #MeetYourMatch Monday! For those of you planning to attend as a FREE guest/ potential volunteer, please remember that we run from noon to 4 pm. When we say 4PM, be aware that we start packing up then. We have exactly an hour to clear up before the gym is turned over to the Youth Programs. If you show up at 3:55 and expect to take your time, you may be disappointed. Also, be aware that we can't control parking. The YMCA is still operational during our volunteer fair, so they will have their usual traffic, plus us. Are you taking the bus? You're good. If you are attending as a participant in the fair, please note that we have access to the gym starting at 11. You have an hour to set up, and an hour to pack up and cede the gym to its regularly scheduled activities, so please plan your display accordingly. Being considerate guests means being thorough and time-aware. It's a volunteer fair, not Laser Floyd. Any difficulties, please seek out one of the friendly Volunteer Peterborough members, who will happy to help you out. We are really, really looking forward to this. We want everyone to have a great experience, and sometimes that means planning ahead. Event details here, if you haven't already committed them to memory: https://buff.ly/3UmCoH5 See you there! YMCA Balsillie Branch, Noon to 4pm THIS WEDNESDAY! (May 8th) #volunteerfair #volunteerrecruitment #communitybuilding #meetyourmatch #planahead #volunteersrock

Refreshed National Standards for Volunteer Involvement are out now! The National Standards are a best practice framework to guide volunteer involvement. The National Standards can be used flexibly, recognising that volunteering takes place in highly diverse settings and ways. All organisations and groups can implement the refreshed National Standards at any time. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/gZxJ59Fh Learn about the refreshed National Standards: https://lnkd.in/grZtTdvN Volunteering Australia (VA) #VMA #NSV #volunteering #volunteer #volunteers

This first regional report of its kind showcases the evolution of volunteering practices and the impact of volunteer efforts, emphasizes the value of volunteers' contributions, and identifies best practices in Central Asia’s volunteer movement. Read the report 📖 https://ow.ly/kOu650SAfX8

When does sharing lived experience become volunteering? Our latest blog post explores how engaging lived experiences in policy-making shapes the future. Learn about benefits, challenges, &support needed to transform these contributions into meaningful volunteer roles. Read here: https://ow.ly/wvP150StENB

When does sharing lived experience become volunteering? Our latest blog post explores how engaging lived experiences in policy-making shapes the future. Learn about benefits & challenges to transform these contributions into meaningful volunteer roles: https://ow.ly/e5b050Suy0N

In case you missed it, we've summarized the key takeaways from our webinar with Grapevine on building belonging and community for volunteers. Learn why community is crucial for volunteer engagement and discover practical strategies to implement in your organization. Read the article and watch the full webinar recording here: Webinar recap: Building Belonging and Community for Volunteers https://lnkd.in/gPik9kSt