Volunteer Ireland’s Post

I was just talking with my colleague about challenge of scheduling meetings for volunteer organizations. Please weigh in and tell me whether you think it's better to have regular meetings that are always at the same time and the same day, no matter who can attend or if you should be flexible about availability. In either case, someone who may not be able to attend can now watch a recorded session but when do you cancel the meeting or move the time based on who will be available? How do you determine when the contributions of live meetings are lost because of low attendance?

We love this new initiative from AVM - Peer Support Networking Meetings for everyone in volunteer management! It'll be a great way to connect, share, and support each other 🤗 We especially love that the first one is happening on our turf in Manchester, so anyone up this way should definitely check it out! See below for full details ⬇ #lovols #volunteermanagement #volunteermanagement #volmgnt

Book now for our Growing Great Volunteer Teams Workshop! Facilitated by Megan Thorn from Exult. Friday 17th May, 9.30am - 1.30pm Pacific Surf Lifesaving Club 26 Marine Parade, Napier Free. Limited places available so book now! 06 391 5476 or info@volunteeringhb.org.nz   Do you wish you had more people helping out, more often? Do you attract a steady stream of volunteers but find they never stick around for long?   This workshop gives you practical ideas for making your organisation a place where everyone wants to volunteer.   Learn what drives people to volunteer and discover simple strategies for ensuring your volunteers get what they need to stay involved. In this workshop you will discover:   •         If your organisation is ready for volunteers •         How to ensure your organisation offers a good fit for volunteers •         The difference between recognition and appreciation. •         What being part of a team really means to volunteers •         What makes a volunteer experience go from good to great?

Three Keys to Building Your Volunteer Team: how we can invite and retain more people.

It's Friday, so you know what that means? Our Friday community newsletter is out. 🎉 Don’t miss the chance to sign up for our first virtual event in February! 🖥️ Now let’s see what else we have going on at the Community-Led Alliance… https://lnkd.in/d9sJ9JYc #communitymanagers #communitymanagement #communityledalliance

Happy National Volunteer Month! One of the many wonderful things about associations is the generosity and dedication of your members 💪. For many, your volunteers make your work possible, whether they’re contributing to your educational programs, serving on committees, or helping you create content and resources for their peers. And having a strong volunteer program doesn’t just help YOU – it helps your MEMBERS too, giving them a chance to: 🧡 Connect with each other 🧡 Give back to their industry 🧡 Grow their skills 🧡 Stand out in their field Need tips and ideas for cultivating an immersive and rewarding volunteer program to nurture your members? We’ve got just the guide! Check out our Volunteer Engagement Success Kit (link below 👇) for strategies to get started, leverage your online community, and tap into WHY people volunteer. --- #nationalvolunteermonth #associations #community

REMINDER 📢 Today is your last chance to register for our VM Cafe on tomorrow morning! Facilitated by Shane from About Time Coaching, the workshop will cover these topics: 🔓 Unlock Volunteer Opportunities: Gain clarity on existing volunteer roles within your organisation and harness their full potential. ✍️Write Engaging Volunteer Listings: Learn how to craft compelling volunteer listings that captivate interest and inspire action. 🔎Discover Promotional Strategies: Explore innovative methods for promoting volunteer opportunities and reaching your target audience effectively. 📝 Streamline your Application Process: Discover practical tools and techniques for simplifying the volunteer application journey while ensuring thorough screening. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionise your volunteer recruitment approach and unlock the full potential of your organisation's volunteer program. Registrations are essential, register here: https://lnkd.in/fAfqism

People are at the centre of association life, which is why we focus on them when we do our work. It could be members, volunteers, suppliers, partners or staff. The personal experience is our motivation. Either way, TouchPoint’s Focus on people carries us through not just this month, which is when we celebrate National Volunteer month, but the entire year. #associationmanagement #focus #eventmanagement #celebratevolunteers

A thriving community is more than just a platform. It requires thoughtful programming and strategic planning. Key Tips: a. Daily: Share insights and industry news to keep conversations lively. b. Weekly: Implement rituals like Q&A sessions to build consistency. c. Monthly: Host events like guest speakers for deeper engagement. d. Annual: Plan major events to re-engage and strengthen bonds.

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