Podcasts about volunteer recruitment

In this episode of Volunteer Nation, Tobi Johnson sits down with Jennifer Sirangelo, President & CEO of Points of Light, to explore why volunteerism is not just a “nice to have”, it's a necessity. Jennifer shares her inspiring journey into the nonprofit world and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Points of Light's mission to position volunteer management as essential infrastructure. Together, they unpack key insights from the groundbreaking report From Nice to Necessary, which outlines the urgent need for increased investment in volunteer engagement. If you're a nonprofit leader, volunteer coordinator, or advocate for civic engagement, this episode will leave you energized and equipped to make the case for stronger volunteer systems. Full show notes: 163. New Research from Points of Light with Jennifer Sirangelo Points of Light - Episode Highlights [03:01] - Jennifer's Nonprofit Journey [05:47] - The Importance of Volunteerism and Civic Engagement [08:36] - Challenges and Opportunities in Volunteer Management [09:08] - The State of Volunteering Today [20:07] - The Hidden Costs of Volunteer Engagement [24:37] - Discussing Healthcare Access and Volunteer Management [26:02] - Theory of Change in Volunteering [27:41] - Challenges in Measuring Volunteer Impact [29:32] - Research and Data in Volunteerism [33:35] - Engaging Funders in Volunteerism [34:55] - Addressing Volunteer Infrastructure [38:44] - Digital Marketing and Volunteer Recruitment [43:42] - Supervisory Ratios and Staffing Helpful Links Volunteer Management Progress Report  Volunteer Nation Episode #047: The State of Volunteer Engagement with Dr. Sue Kahl and Nathan Dietz Volunteer Nation Episode #71: Partnering with Funders to Support Volunteer Engagement with Jane Justis & Betsy McFarland Volunteer Nation Episode #158: Nonprofit Capacity Building with the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond Volunteer Nation Episode #81: How Vol Services & Nonprofit Marketers Can Work Together with Kivi Leroux Miller  Points of Light, From Nice to Necessary: Unleashing the Impact of Volunteering Through Transformative Investment  Contact Points of Light  Find Jennifer on LinkedIn Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

In this episode of Volunteer Nation, Tobi Johnson sits down with leadership and communications expert Jenni Field for an insightful conversation about what it really takes to lead with credibility in the nonprofit world. Jenni shares practical, research-backed strategies for building trust, fostering supportive team cultures, and leading with clarity—especially during times of change. Drawing from her extensive experience and her latest book, she unpacks how values-driven leadership can guide organizations through uncertainty and strengthen internal culture. This is part one of a two-part series you won't want to miss! Full show notes: 160. Leadership Principles for Sparking Change – Part 1 with Jenni Field Leadership Principles - Episode Highlights [01:42] - Leadership and Influence with Jenni Field [05:56] - The Importance of Trust and Credibility [14:22] - Navigating Trust Challenges in Nonprofits [18:08] - The Role of Credibility in Volunteer Recruitment [23:17] - Eight Practices of Credible Leadership [24:26] - Diagnosing Training Program Failures [25:47] - The Importance of Visionary and Supportive Practices [34:56] - The Role of Values in Leadership and Culture [42:23] - Practical Tips for Volunteer Managers  Helpful Links VolunteerPro Impact Lab  2025 Volunteer Management Progress Report – The Recruitment Edition Volunteer Nation Podcast Episode #84: Building an Inclusive Culture at Your Volunteer Organization with Advita Patel Edleman Trust Barometer 2025  The Fish Rots from the Head: The Crisis in Our Boardrooms: Developing the Crucial Skills of the Competent Director  Find Jenni on LinkedIn  Find Jenni on Instagram Jenni's Website  Buy Jenni's Book Take the Credibility Gap Assessment: How credible are you? Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

Are you struggling to engage visitors on your nonprofit's website? You're not alone. Many organizations find it challenging to tell their story effectively online, often missing the mark when it comes to showcasing the true impact of their work. In this episode, I'm joined by Daniel Molina, an accomplished marketing professional and entrepreneur, to discuss strategies for creating a compelling online presence that resonates with donors, volunteers, and those seeking help. Key Insights on Website Engagement - The power of video in storytelling and emotional connection - Balancing short-form and long-form content for maximum impact - Creating a redemptive narrative that inspires action - Transparency in fundraising and project goals - Avoiding political pitfalls in your messaging Crafting Your Nonprofit's Story Daniel emphasizes the importance of a three-part storytelling approach: - Highlight the issue with relevant statistics - Present your organization's solution - Showcase the fruits of your efforts By following this structure, you can create content that not only informs but also motivates visitors to get involved. Practical Tips for Website Optimization - Use video to capture attention and convey emotion quickly - Offer multiple engagement options: volunteer, donate, and seek help - Create project-specific fundraising goals to give donors a sense of ownership - Ensure your content remains timeless to avoid frequent updates “Don't have this black box that no one knows what's in it. You want to make sure that you are fully transparent and people know where the money is going, who's involved.” – Daniel Molina This episode provides actionable advice for nonprofit leaders looking to enhance their digital presence. You'll learn how to create a website that not only informs but also inspires action, ultimately helping you further your mission and make a greater impact. Ready to transform your nonprofit's online storytelling? Listen to the full episode for more valuable insights and strategies you can implement today. Want to skip ahead? Here are key takeaways: 03:55 Crafting Compelling Website Content for Nonprofits Create a narrative that includes the problem, solution, and impact. Use video to capture attention and convey emotion, followed by photos and text. Transparency is so important. Right now avoid political stances, and focus on the organization's core mission to connect with donors on a human level. 18:48 Effective Calls-to-Action and Conversion Strategies Conversion strategies are important. Create multiple options beyond just donating. Provide ways for visitors to volunteer, get help, or sign up for newsletters. Show project progress and costs to give donors a sense of ownership and transparency in how their money is used. Daniel Molina Daniel Molina is an accomplished marketing professional and entrepreneur, owning Red Palm Studios since 2002. With extensive experience and knowledge in the latest web trends, he has successfully worked with high-profile clients and small business startups, delivering maximum exposure. As a passionate entrepreneur, Daniel Molina believes in giving back to the community and making a positive impact. Through various initiatives and partnerships, he actively engages in community outreach, addressing social issues and supporting local causes. Daniel's dedication to creating a better society extends beyond business, demonstrating his commitment to improving lives and fostering a sense of unity. Learn more at www.redpalm.us https://danielmolina.life/ https://www.instagram.com/danielmolinalife/ https://www.instagram.com/redpalmmarketing/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-click Learn more about The First Click: https://thefirstclick.net Schedule a Digital Marketing Therapy Session: https://thefirstclick.net/officehours

In this episode of The Volunteer Nation Podcast, Tobi Johnson challenges the status quo of traditional volunteer position descriptions. She explores why the standard, task-heavy approach often falls flat and shares how a simple shift in language and structure can dramatically improve volunteer recruitment.  Tobi introduces creative alternatives—like adding impact statements, showcasing team values, and sharing volunteer testimonials—that speak to both the hearts and minds of prospective volunteers. You'll also hear practical, easy-to-implement tips, such as renaming your descriptions to "Volunteer Opportunities" and reframing responsibilities as meaningful accomplishments.  If you're looking to attract more passionate and committed volunteers, this episode is packed with fresh ideas to help you do just that. Full show notes: 157. A Fresh Take on Volunteer Position Descriptions Volunteer Position Descriptions - Episode Highlights [00:29] - Reevaluating Volunteer Position Descriptions [01:03] - Challenges in Volunteer Recruitment [02:04] - Traditional Volunteer Position Descriptions [05:20] - Fresh Take on Volunteer Position Descriptions [10:27] - Aligning Volunteer Descriptions with Volunteer Needs [14:05] - Do This, Not That: Revamping Volunteer Descriptions Helpful Links VolunteerPro™ Impact Lab 2025 Volunteer Management Progress Report – The Recruitment Edition  Volunteer Nation Episode #019: Improve the Volunteer Experience with a Journey Map Volunteer Nation Episode #146 - Expanding Volunteer Jobs to Be Done at Your Nonprofit Volunteer Nation Episode #101: Tap the Power of Psychological Contracts with Pam Kappelides Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

Why is it so hard to get more volunteers? The same 10% of parishioners seem do 90% of the work. The key to changing this isn't just recruiting more volunteers—it's making disciples. People step up when they feel seen, invited, and part of something meaningful. That starts with personal relationships. Instead of generic announcements, we need to reach out individually, explain the impact of their involvement, and walk with them on their faith journey. When people feel valued and supported, they naturally want to serve. In today's episode, I talk with John Poitevent, founder of Great Catholic Parishes, about how personal invitations and a culture of belonging transform parish engagement. We discuss the power of clear roles, training, and encouragement—because when people know they matter, they show up. Listen in and let's build a parish where everyone has a role to play. [02:38] John's Faith Journey [05:39] State of Parishes Today [07:16] Engaging the Emerging Generation [18:32] Leadership and Parish Renewal [27:36] Practical Tips for Engaging Volunteers [30:54] Understanding the Discipleship Problem [32:35] The Power of Relationships in Parish Engagement [35:01] Addressing Disaffiliation and Scandals [41:19] The Importance of Personal Invitation [50:22] Rethinking Family Faith Formation [01:00:37] Encouragement for Parish Leaders Don't forget to check out Great Catholic Parishes (https://greatcatholicparishes.org/) and their podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@GreatCatholicParishes)! For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

This week's Extra Alarm insights come to us from Dan Rogers, a third-generation firefighter with the Witt Volunteer Fire Department. Rogers delves into volunteer recruitment challenges and solutions, highlighting the importance of addressing misconceptions about why people aren't joining the fire service. Rogers offers several actionable strategies for increasing volunteer numbers. Read the original article on FireRescue1.

In this episode of the Volunteer Nation Podcast, Tobi discusses the key volunteer recruitment trends from the 2025 Volunteer Management Progress Report. She explores the major challenges non-profit organizations face in recruiting and retaining volunteers, such as time constraints, lack of support, and alignment issues between volunteer roles and community interests. Tobi also emphasizes the importance of tracking marketing metrics to double down on successful tactics and offers insights on how organizations can improve their volunteer engagement efforts! Full show notes: 147. Volunteer Recruitment Trends from Our New Report Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

Ennis Lions Club is launching a volunteer recruitment drive. The non-profit voluntary service organisation will hold an event this at the Temple Gate Hotel this Friday (24th January, 6-8pm). The event will also see the Lions Club hand over the significant sum of money raised for Sláinte an Chláir and four other charities in Clare, as a result of last October's Clare FM & Ennis Lions Club Radio Charity Auction. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by representatives from the Ennis Lions Club, Maria Molloy and Marie O'Niell. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=614530290706214&set=a.614530267372883

In the first episode of 2025, Tobi shares her insights on developing an impactful volunteer recruitment flyer. She discusses common problems, such as lack of audience targeting, incomplete journey planning, and ineffective distribution strategies.  Tobi provides practical tips for creating flyers that resonate with specific audiences, plan the entire volunteer journey, and enhance personal connection through trained outreach teams. You'll also learn about essential flyer content, including goals, impact statements, and the application process, to ensure a cohesive and engaging volunteer recruitment strategy! Full show notes: 143. 3 Big Problems with Your Volunteer Recruitment Flyer Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

This week, Little Green Light shares three ways you can use your donor database to engage with volunteers. Then Jenni and her sister, Michelle, break down best practices for using digital donor recognition methods and the results from a recent research study about the most effective volunteer recruitment strategies. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Jenni's Gifts That Give Back catalog: nonprofitjenni.com/giftsthatgiveback — Digital donor recognition article: https://afpglobal.org/digital-donor-recognition  — Volunteer recruitment research study: https://journals.sagepub.com/stoken/default+domain/10.1177%2F08997640241227166-FREE/full  — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2024 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

This week, we continue our new mini-series with Little Green Light about how your nonprofit can develop an engaging membership program to add another revenue stream for your organization. In this first segment, we'll start by talking about the details of how you can build a membership program and the benefits you can offer supporters. Next, we take a Rewind back to a conversation about volunteer recruitment and engagement. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Impactrics: impactrics.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2024 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

It can be difficult to find courage to talk about endometriosis and the effects of the disease on fertility.  In this episode, Julie shares: her personal story of how circumstances beyond her control have shown her what her life's path is meant to be and how she has embraced walking it; dealing with the loss of something she may never have; the importance of finding the right people to support you; and how turning to creativity and making beauty in hardship was the catalyst for her business, Anam Cara Clay Goods. Julie Freeman-Mullins is a Tennessee girl at heart, having lived most of her life in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.  She has been blessed to journey through life with her husband and best friend, Josh.  They have been married since 2012 and have 2 fur babies: Saydi, a yellow lab/pyrenees mix, and Pearl, their sweet cat baby.  Julie has had a varied career, mostly in nonprofit work with a concentration in hospitality where she worked as a professional chef for over 15 years.  Moving to central Virginia in 2018 was a big change for her, but also a change that has brought new and amazing opportunities into her life.  Most days you can find Julie working as the Volunteer Recruitment and Communications Coordinator with Innisfree Village, an amazing community of folks that has been like a second home for her. And in her spare time, she is also the proud owner of a small business, Anam Cara Clay Goods, where she creates handmade polymer clay jewelry.  Her distinct jewelry design gives her the opportunity to share her passion for art while also creating beautiful things for the world to enjoy.  It is also a means by which she can give back in meaningful ways, most specifically with raising awareness about the effects of endometriosis and how we can make a positive impact for the millions of women worldwide being affected by this disease.  Anam Cara Clay Goods is about more than just the products Julie creates, but the intentional ways she can encourage and empower women to explore their own creativity, to feel good about themselves in their hearts, minds, and bodies, and to believe that-- just like a pair of earrings, we are all better together. You can connect with Julie and find her colorful work on Instagram via @anamcaraclaygoods and through her website: www.anamcaraclaygoods.com Sign up for Juile's Soul Friend Newsletter Learn more about The Endometriosis Society of America Learn more about Innisfree Village ----- You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge?  What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do!   Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in.  One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants.  Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here! If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond!

In this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast, Tobi explores the use of psychographics over demographics in volunteer recruitment, emphasizing the importance of understanding prospective volunteers' beliefs, values, interests, and attitudes to create more effective marketing strategies. Tobi shares personal anecdotes to illustrate the power of targeted advertising, drawing parallels to recruiting volunteers who align with an organization's cause, and guides you through creating volunteer personas based on psychographics to improve recruitment appeals. Full show notes: Episode 110. Using Psychographics to Improve Your Volunteer Recruitment Appeals Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

Volunteer recruitment is the #1 challenge volunteer managers report facing.In this episode, I speak with Geng Wang, CEO and Founder of Civic Champs, a volunteer management and engagement platform. We discuss: How volunteering has changed since the pandemicThe latest volunteer recruitment trendsTips to recruit and retain the best volunteers How to leverage social media for recruiting volunteersAbout Geng WangGeng Wang is the CEO of Civic Champs, a volunteer management and engagement platform.As CEO, Geng leads our team of passionate change leaders to deliver software for nonprofit organizations that empowers them and their volunteers to more easily serve their communities. Prior to Civic Champs, Geng co-founded and sold two companies, RentJungle.com (an apartment search engine), and Community Elf (a social media management firm).  Geng is also a former McKinsey & Company consultant and is a graduate of Michigan State University and Harvard Business School.Connect with Geng Wang on LinkedInTake my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

Show SummaryOn this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps veteran John Langford, Chief Executive Officer of Project Healing Waters. Project Healing Waters helps active military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated, developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly rod building.About Today's GuestJohn served in the Marine Corps, as both enlisted and officer, for 23 years, primarily as a Weapons and Sensors Officer in the F-18D Hornet, before retiring in 2009. He completed multiple operational and combat deployments and brings with him an extensive background in Veteran nonprofit leadership focused on sports, wellness, and development.John has over 37 years of experience in executive-level leadership, strategic planning, and organizational change management and in the 14 years since his military retirement, has served in senior leadership roles in defense contracting and consulting firms, corporate sales and in the nonprofit sector. For the last eight years, John has led multiple organizations in nearly every facet of national Veteran nonprofit management, including event planning, service member transition, and development. John is a humble and passionate servant leader with a lifelong commitment to serving the Veteran and military community.John is a graduate of multiple advanced military schools and courses including Air Combat Tactics Instructor and Weapons and Tactics Instructor Courses, Amphibious Warfare School, and Command and Staff College. He holds a Master of Science in Sport Business from Temple University. John has five adult children, including two who are active duty Marines. He's an avid outdoorsman, and lives in northern Colorado where he finds joy and solace through fly fishing and being in the outdoors.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeProject Healing Waters Web SitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Volunteer Recruitment and Screening. This course discusses the basic components and inter-dependencies of recruiting and screening volunteers, as well as the value of having a recruitment process. You can see find the course here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Volunteer-Recruitment-and-Screening This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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While Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri is happy to accept volunteer mentors from all walks of life, they are seeking more Black men to “step up” to mentor the Black boys enrolled in their program. Ericka Sanders, Vice President of Volunteer Recruitment and mentor Andre Walker share their experiences along with data behind the importance of mentoring and representation.

Looking for fresh volunteer recruitment ideas?  Look no further. In this episode, Volunteer Nation host Tobi Johnson provides practical tips and big ideas to attract and retain volunteers, drawing from volunteer experiences and the current landscape of volunteerism as reflected in comments of a recent Washington Post article.Tobi also addresses the systemic issues in volunteerism, such as organizational inefficiency, lack of appreciation, and the need for skilled leadership. He shares valuable insights on improving website content and usability to better engage and retain volunteers.Full show notes:  089. Strategic Volunteer Recruitment Ideas for 2024 Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

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Discover how Big Brothers Big Sisters leverages technology to provide innovative customer experiences and track long-term societal impact.In this episode, Lauren is joined by Adam Vasallo, CMO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Adam shares how the organization, founded in 1904, creates life-changing mentorship opportunities for youth facing adversity. Learn how Big Brothers Big Sisters empowers volunteers to become mentors ("Bigs") who are matched with children ("Littles") in their communities. Adam outlines key strategies to drive awareness and recruit Bigs, including digital marketing, strategic partnerships and leveraging alumni as advocates. Discover how technology enables personalized experiences and keeps matches connected, even during the pandemic. Adam also explains Big Brothers Big Sisters' approach to CX, including journey mapping for Bigs, robust match support systems and measuring long-term societal impact through rigorous studies. Tune in for insights on youth empowerment, volunteer engagement and bringing relevance to a 100+ year old nonprofit. If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to rate our show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpertsofExperience?sub_confirmation=1 Imagine running your business with a trusted advisor who has your success top of mind. That's what it's like when you have a Salesforce Success Plan. With the right plan, Salesforce is with you through every stage of your journey — from onboarding, to realizing business outcomes, to driving efficient growth.Learn more about what's possible on the Salesforce success plan website: http://sfdc.co/SalesforceCustomerSuccess (00:00) Preview (00:32) Introducing Adam Vasallo(04:30) Creating life-changing mentorship opportunities  (08:15) Recruiting and Onboarding “Bigs”(13:10) Engaging Bigs and Littles throughout the mentorship (17:56) Leveraging Technology To Enhance CX (24:01) Supporting The Mission Through The Pandemic (28:32) Measuring Long-Term Societal Impact(33:16) Leveraging Data to Improve Programs and Partners(36:55) Keys to Mapping The end-to-end CX Journey

With a nod to August school-supply drives, Henrico CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is planning a recruitment drive to add new volunteers to its ranks. Anyone who is interested in potentially becoming a CASA can register for a virtual information session scheduled for Aug. 10 at noon or request a recording to watch at any time. CASAs are volunteers from a wide variety of professional fields who donate their time to support children whose families are in crisis and who become involved in the child welfare system. If those children are removed from their homes due to safety concerns, they...Article LinkSupport the show

No matter what your ministry is, every ministry needs volunteers. But how do you not only recruit them, but empower them so that they can be long term volunteers? To talk about this, Nick Blevins joins Tom to share how you can do this based on his new book, "The Volunteer Playbook".  Subscribe: ⁠Apple Podcast⁠ | ⁠Android⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠RSS⁠  ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! How are you using photography for your Church's online presence? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Nick, check him out on Facebook or on Twitter. You can also check out his website as well. He is very active on social media so definitely him up if you have a question. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect  today.  Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

Welcome to The Ryan Frank Podcast, your ultimate destination for leadership insights and inspiration. In this empowering episode, join Ryan as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Debbie Rhoads, an esteemed children's pastor at Grace Chapel in Franklin, TN. Together, they delve into the invaluable topic of overcoming hurdles in ministry.Ryan and Debbie tackle the multifaceted challenges that often arise in ministry, offering practical solutions and heartfelt advice. They kick off by exploring effective strategies for recruiting volunteers, a perennial obstacle for many leaders. Debbie, drawing from her wealth of experience, shares time-tested techniques and invaluable tips to attract and retain dedicated volunteers who will enrich your ministry.The discussion then shifts towards navigating the intricate landscape of managing politics and dealing with difficult individuals within the ministry. Ryan and Debbie delve into the nuances of fostering a positive work environment, cultivating harmonious relationships, and addressing conflicts in a constructive manner. Listeners gain profound insights into enhancing communication, promoting unity, and nurturing a culture of collaboration.Furthermore, Ryan and Debbie dive into the realm of personal struggles, particularly addressing the insecurities and fears that can impede one's ministry journey. They provide practical guidance on confronting and overcoming these obstacles, emphasizing the significance of self-reflection, personal growth, and seeking support from trusted mentors or peers.Throughout the episode, Ryan and Debbie infuse the discussion with a contagious spirit of motivation and resilience. They share invaluable advice on staying inspired, cultivating courage, and finding lasting joy in ministry despite the inevitable challenges that arise. By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with a renewed sense of hope and motivation to continue your ministry journey with unwavering passion.Tune in to Episode 521 of The Ryan Frank Podcast and immerse yourself in this enriching conversation with Debbie Rhoads. Prepare to be empowered, encouraged, and equipped with practical tools to overcome hurdles, as you embark on a purpose-driven ministry that makes a lasting impact.Welcome to the Ryan Frank podcastRyan is a family man, first and foremost, but he's also a pastor, publisher, and serial entrepreneur. This podcast will help you think, work, and create like never before.You can subscribe for more productivity, and life hacks to help you stay on the leading edge.

How many times have you said, “We don't have enough volunteers”? This is among the most common challenges that church leaders face. Is it possible to actually get ahead, to have the volunteers we need, and to truly have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to our volunteer rosters? While volunteer recruitment will never be easy or automatic, it is possible to get ahead and not feel desperate or discouraged from week to week. In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, we'll explore five simple but often overlooked tactics for volunteer recruitment that any church can implement and begin to gain momentum. To read today's show notes, visit: https://malphursgroup.com/190

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The church is a volunteer-intensive organization, yet, so often, there's a chasm between the "doers" and those who "receive" its ministry. When that happens, what are we missing out on? And how can we reclaim the "Priesthood of All Believers" in a way that optimizes the discipleship of every participant in Jesus' work? Hear Vicky Reimer describe her heart for including and investing every single volunteer, and what Jesus can do in their lives when they're involved, together, in His work!

We often think that, just because our marketing isn't delivering the results we want, people in the community aren't interested in our cause or volunteering in general. It's an easy assumption to make, but the truth is that if you make even a few small changes in your approach, you can realize some big results.In this week's episode, Tobi looks at five big reasons why your volunteer recruitment isn't working, and shares some fresh ideas on what to do instead.Full show notes: 042-Why Your Volunteer Recruitment Isn't Working - Tobi Johnson & AssociatesThanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

As always, the November 2022 meeting of the Elgin Sustainability Commission was long. There were lots of topics discussed ranging from purchasing seeds for native plants seeds to the upcoming budget retreat (which was covered by The Watchman and will be the next podcast episode dropped). However, the fireworks for the evening were produced in an exchange between Commissioner David Jurina and Commissioner Chris Flaherty. The conflict was over whether or not the city should issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) to hire a consultant to help the commission with volunteer identification, recruitment, and retention. For more information, please visit our website, LIKE our Facebook page, and subscribe to our podcast using one of the many RSS Readers on our Buzzsprout podcast platform.  And if you haven't downloaded The Elgin Watchman's Single Use Bag Fee Advocacy eGuide, please do so ASAP:Go to our Waste webpage at www.elginwatchman.com/wasteScroll a little bit down the page and you will see itExpand it to full screen, read, and click the buttons/links to learn moreConsider downloading or sharing the eGuide with likeminded friendsStart calling and emailing Mayor David Kaptain and all city council members using the information on the last page of the eGuide. Ask them to please adopt the Single Use Plastic Bag Fee ordinanceYou can make a difference. Get involved . . . get engaged . . . and always keep watch! PS -- And a big 'ol congratulations to the City of Batavia for beating the Elgin City Council in adopting its Single Use Bag Fee ordinance before the end of 2022.

Guest : Mark Kahan, Volunteer Recruitment, Wheels of Hope, Canadian Cancer Society.

Now that we have the spring rulings from the United States Supreme Court, we witnessed protests, campaigns, and organizing across America. This podcast has intentionally dropped on July 1, 2022, to help prepare you and your organization for what may come.   As I scrolled through social media, I witnessed a lot of confusion among those seeking to participate or volunteer in protests. There are two key ingredients one must have when putting together any type of grassroots organizing or on a larger platform. First, one must create the necessary infrastructure. Secondly, it is crucial to establish initial relationships.   Tune in to this podcast with pen and paper in hand or your laptop or desktop to begin to take notes.   By now, you know my love for civic engagement, organizing, and politics. I have the resume to back up my experience of serving as a director of volunteer management, a staff development and training director of a major nonprofit organization, a vice president of volunteer management for an international ministry, and a consultant for volunteer recruitment, readiness, and retention for a political organization. I have written a national volunteer recruitment curriculum and hundreds of articles on volunteer recruitment, readiness, and retention. I hope this podcast information motivates you to do more in building your civic engagement platform, running for office, mobilization, voter registration drives, or establishing your nonprofit.   Inside this episode, you will hear about: Volunteer Position Descriptions Volunteer Interviews Civic Engagement Building Community Inviting Opportunities Leadership and Captains Understanding facilitation dynamics Confronting the Struggle Partnership building …along with examples.   This episode is just a start. More to come. Be sure to download and subscribe to this podcast and subscribe to my YouTube at www.YouTube.com/GailDudley   Follow me: Instagram and Twitter @GailDudley   Contact : Info.GailDudley@gmail.com   Visit: www.GailDudley.com   Purchase Merch: www.GailDudley.com/Shop   Tune in Monday – Thursday for News in Motion www.Facebook.com/NewsInMotion   Become a Partner: www.Patreon.com/GailDudley

This week Jamiel is taking the wheel and Sarah & Jamiel are exploring what the research says about the impact of volunteering as a Girl Scout troop leader... then, because Jamiel's service team are the queens of recruitment, she is sharing some of her tips for recruiting volunteers, including thinking outside the box to find non-traditional volunteers. And as always, you'll get Sarah's $1.20 about all of it, too. Because with Sarah, you never get just two cents... you get $1.20. 

#002: Welcome back to Volunteer Nation!  This week we're talking about how to recruit volunteers to your organization by build a following first.  In this episode, you'll learn specific volunteer recruitment tips on how to grow and engage with your community. You'll hear some surprising stats on today's social media engagement rates (they're probably not what you thought!) that can help you use your time wisely. Also, you'll get several ideas for list-building “freebies” (or “lead magnets”), and we offer six specific examples of types of freebies you can use pique the interest of potential volunteers and education them about your good cause so that you can recruit volunteers more easily from a ready pool of people who already know, like, and trust you. Finally, to help you plan your entire communications strategy to recruit volunteers, we suggest five different types of content you can share with your list on a regular basis t continue to cultivate their interest in joining you during your next volunteer recruitment call to action. Links Mentioned in this Episode Email Service Provider - Mailchimp Email Service Provider - Convert Kit VolPro Free e-Course: Better Volunteer Recruitment in 6 Easy Steps Recruitment Messaging: Crafting Your Most Successful Call for Volunteers Yet! Your Complete Guide to Word-of-Mouth Volunteer Recruitment 

It's probably not an overstatement to say that volunteers are the backbone of every successful race. They are the people that make much of race day happen and, yet, recruiting and managing volunteers, training them properly and retaining them for the long run remains a constant headache for race directors of all levels of experience. Well, today we're going to try and make everyone's life a little bit easier by going over some great tips and strategies for streamlining your volunteer recruitment and fine-tuning all aspects of your volunteer management. We'll discuss tips for balancing your volunteer load across volunteer shifts, creating mega shifts with enough buffer to make sure you've got all the people you need on race day, and some tried-and-tested tactics to mitigate volunteer attrition.My guest for today's discussion, Tim Bradley, is the volunteer coordinator for the McCourt Foundation, organizers of the Los Angeles Marathon and other marquee races. Tim has recruited and managed thousands of volunteers over the years and, as you'll see, he has developed a very specific approach to running volunteer programs, based on evidence and experimentation. In this episode:What motivates volunteers to volunteer for a raceVolunteer recruitment for for-profit vs nonprofit racesThe cost of recruiting and managing volunteers: donations, free entries, shirts, meals, transportationWhat volunteers can and can't do for your raceOrganizing your volunteer force: flat vs hierarchical team structuresQualities to look for in your group captains and super-volunteersTim's detailed volunteer recruitment plan/scheduleRecruiting individual volunteers vs recruiting volunteer groupsLoad balancing, mega shifts and diversification: making sure your shifts fill up evenly across the boardThe importance of mega shifts and shift buffers/padding for mitigating volunteer attrition on race dayWorking out how many volunteers you'll need for your raceRecruiting volunteers through email, social media, paid ads, text messages, cold calling, volunteer marketplacesBuilding a volunteer mailing list Signing up volunteers from your past race participants Recruiting groups of volunteers from high school service clubs, sports teamsHow to link to your volunteer program/sign up page from your websiteReducing friction throughout your volunteer signup processSinging in and briefing volunteers on race dayPractical food/snack ideas for volunteers and how to distribute them on race day"Thank you" emails and issuing volunteer service verification lettersMany thanks to our podcast sponsors, RunSignup and Racecheck, for supporting our efforts to provide great, free content to the race director community:RunSignup are the leading all-in-one technology solution for endurance and fundraising events. More than 26,000 in-person, virtual, and hybrid events use RunSignup's free and integrated solution to save time, grow their events, and raise more. Find out more at https://runsignup.com/.Racecheck can help you collect and showcase your participant reviews on your race website, helping you more easily convert website visitors into paying participants, with the help of their Racecheck Review Box. Download yours for free today at https://organisers.racecheck.com/.

Volunteers are the engine to your organization. How you recruit, develop and mobilize people is essential to the success of your efforts.Veronica Patterson, has lead volunteers for years at Higher Dimension Church. She is masterful at recruitment and retention and associates it all with building relationships and organizational structure.She is the CEO of The Arisco Group, a consulting agency that helps businesses and churches develop organizational excellence. Veronica joined us to discuss “Getting the Most Out of Volunteers”.

Meet Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott! They're be your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth group leaders. Listen to sharpen your personal ministry sword or just to hear about some fun and unexpected church experiences! Aaron & Nathan have almost 20 combined years of youth experience between the two of them... In This Episode, we look into how to find and recruit new Volunteers for you Ministry.   Produced by Augusta Podcasts

The Coffee Break is the daily Christian talk and local events program on Hope Radio KCMI 97.1FM serving the Scottsbluff, NE area. Tune in for interviews with authors, musicians, pastors, and others in the Christian community and our local area! Visit our website: www.kcmifm.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kcmifm Theme Music: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Delanee Williams, Klista Storts & Jeremy Carroll join the podcast to discuss what really works with volunteer recruitment. Delanee Williams serves as a Ministry Specialist with LifeWay Kids. She is a […]

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This episode is a solo episode where I share some frameworks and ways of thinking about volunteer recruitment that will help you in your volunteer recruitment efforts to increase your capacity through building a team. These frameworks can be applied to various different organizing efforts though they are rooted in my experience on political campaigns.

Episode 43: What mistakes are we making as tech team leaders?  For that matter, what mistakes are we making as volunteers? In this episode, Chris interviews his wife, who has worked in a variety of leadership roles, including the volunteer coordinator at the local hospital where she oversaw 90 volunteers.  Gina brings up key areas for retention as well as recruitment and they talk about how understanding personality types goes a long way to helping team members and becoming a better leader. Resources: Submit Questions to Behind the Mixer Personality Test Which Animal Are You (Personality Test) Equipping You for Real Life (Gina's Site) Conflict Resolution  

One of the hardest parts of youth ministry is finding enough volunteers. I don’t care how big your church is, or how many teens are connected to the ministry, EVERYONE is in need of more help! I feature Char Messenger and Curt Campbell, two veteran youth leaders to this Podcast as they discuss helpful tips on recruiting and innovative ways they have found to include all generations in ministry.

The Coffee Break - Episode 24 - Volunteer Recruitment, Recognition, And Retention by IAVM HQ

Are you ready for the next volunteer recruitment fair? Are you even going? I've spoken with nonprofit leaders and they often leave with a low number of commitments. Listen to this episode to learn how to get more committed and reliable volunteers. Hint: It starts with inspiration!

Now you know everything about internships, what else is available? We present other ways to bridge the gap from the classroom to the workplace. From starting a business to getting the most out of clubs and societies, we have you covered.An internship is not right for everyone and in this penultimate episode of Starting Somewhere we present the alternatives.Staying within the structure of the university you can still get a load of great experience; industry projects, exchange study or placements abroad. We also talk to Global Consulting Group, a student led consultancy that is doing really interesting work with nonprofits and Australian Volunteers International and their US equivalent, the PeaceCorps speak volunteering abroad and getting out of your comfort zone. We explore how employers see these alternatives and how you can package it on your CV. Just another way to get started somewhere.If you have had an alternative to an internship that has worked out well, or not! We would love to hear from you, get in touch at: starting-somewhere@unimelb.com.auSome of the companies and websites we mentioned in this episode:Organisations mentioned in this episode:PeaceCorps (USA)https://www.peacecorps.gov/University of Melbourne Biotechnology Industry Projectshttps://science.unimelb.edu.au/engage/industry/internships-and-industry-projectsAustralian Volunteers Programhttps://www.australianvolunteers.com/Returned Australian Volunteer Networkhttps://www.australianvolunteers.com/returned-australian-volunteer-network/The Impact of Unpaid Internships on Career Development - NACE reporthttp://www.naceweb.org/job-market/internships/the-impact-of-unpaid-internships-on-career-development/The Intern Queen - Virtual Internshipshttps://www.internqueen.com/why-virtual-internships-just-make-sense-gen-yDodgy Internships Australiahttps://twitter.com/dodgyinternship?lang=enGlobal Consulting Group - student led consultancyhttps://www.gcg.org.au/Masters of Entrepreneurshiphttp://study.mbs.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-entrepreneurship/overviewContributors: This episodes features contributions from the following people and organizations.Chelsey Parish - Returned Australian Volunteers Network Program Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseyparish/Professor Allan Blackman, Director of Griffith Business School’s (GBS) Work Integrated Learning programhttps://experts.griffith.edu.au/academic/a.blackmanVivian Gleeson, Business Development Officer, Burnet Institutehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-gleeson-1a2390128/Erin Gibbs - Chief of Operations for Volunteer Recruitment & Selection at Peace Corpshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-r-gibbsWarren Frehse, Senior Advisor, Experiential Learning, Global Leadership and Employability, UoMhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/warrenfrehse/Andrew Crain - doctoral student in the Institute of Higher Education and a talent acquisition specialist for UGA Development & Alumni Relations.http://ihe.uga.edu/people/andrew-crain/Lauren Berger, CEO/Founder InternQueen.comhttps://www.internqueen.com/content/about-lauren-bergerDhanuka Nanayakkara, Master of Engineering Candidate, University of Melbournehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dhanuka-danny-nanayakkara-44232154/Professor Colin McLeod, Master of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbournehttps://www.findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/display/person82179Credits: Starting Somewhere is produced by the University of MelbourneProducers: Buffy Gorilla, Ben Pawson, Supervising Producer and original concept: Dr Andi Horvath,Buffy Gorrilla is an award-winning audio journalist and a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne Master of Journalism programme. Buffy has been a producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Radio National and ABC Radio Melbourne. Following a successful internship, Buffy is currently working with RN’s Blueprint for Living. She is also the producer for the Masterclass podcast from the University of Melbourne Centre for Advancing Journalism.Ben Pawson is a communications professional that helps organisations and leaders connect to their stories. With experience across the education, arts, disability, science communication and technology sectors he did an internship in fundraising in Scotland after an MBA in France and before that worked on blue chip design and marketing projects before changing careers.

FEO CEO Dave MacNeil kicks off a four (4) part series on Volunteers for Festivals and Events. This podcast deals with Volunteer Recruitment and Promotion and we welcome Sammy Feilchenfeld from Volunteer Toronto. If you are a Festival or Event that relies heavily on volunteers to make your event a success, this podcast is a must listen for you. You can contact Sammy directly by email sfeilchenfeld@volunteertoronto.ca or visit Volunteer Toronto on-line by clicking here www.volunteertoronto.ca. Our next podcast will be up Monday next week and will be part two (2) of our Volunteer Series and will deal with Volunteer Retention and Recognition.

Rick and Dan talk with the director of Volunteer Recruitment and Community Development of Where The Blue Skies Are Terri Daniel.Support the show: https://faithtalk590.com/ministryaudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch the video version of this episode of The #AskBrady Show here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools --   Grum SmarterQueue SproutSocial Buffer   #TIMESTAMPS: 1:08 - What is a good social media scheduling app or website that is paid or free? 6:32 - How can I write an email that everyone will want to read? 16:28 - When you are recruiting volunteers, what do you recommend as a recruiting process? And how do you maintain your brand through that process? 22:50 - What is the best way for someone who is a recent grad with a degree in graphic design to get into a position at a church as a graphic designer or just in a creative position without any church experience?   For those that will be quick to say that they don't use technology much, how could we as the communications staff to get them into the central hub model?   Brady Shearer is the CEO of Pro Church Tools Inc., a company helping churches communicate better. Through weekly videos, podcasts, and articles, Pro Church Tools reaches more than 25,000 churches every month.   Brady is the host of The #AskBrady Show, a church communications focused Q&A video show and podcast, as well as the Pro Church Podcast, a weekly interview audio podcast.   Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: http://instagram.com/bradyshearer Facebook: http://facebook.com/prochurchtools Website: http://prochurchtools.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/bradyshearer

Are you exhausted by all of the work that it takes to plan and execute women's ministry events at your church? Does it seem like the same women volunteer all of the time and you'd like to see some new faces get involved? Are you worried that no one will take over if you decide to leave your women's ministry position? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions or you know that your women's ministry leader would answer 'yes', then this podcast is for you! My name is Barb Roose and I'm a Christian speaker and author. However, I served on staff at a local church for 14 years, most recently as the Executive Director of Ministry. As a former volunteer, ministry leader and church staff, I know all of the hard work, late nights, sweat, tears and prayers that go into planning women's events. I know what it's like to dream and plan - only to feel frustration when volunteers don't show up. But, I've learned some key principles to recruiting and retaining high caliber volunteers along the way. One of the people that I've learned from is Cindy Casey, a fellow ministry leader and long-time local church staffer. Over the past 15 years, Cindy has recruited hundreds of volunteers. She is truly one of the best volunteer recruiters I know! Take 10 minutes and listen to my short interview with Cindy. She'll talk about how she recruits leaders, especially young leaders. Cindy will also talk about how she activates and appreciates her volunteers. If you enjoy this podcast, send me a note! My hope is to bring hope and help to you. What you do in your church and community matters so much and my prayer is that God can use me to support you along the way. Feel free to email me at barb@barbroose.com with your volunteer recruiting questions or issues. If there's an interest, I'll do another podcast with the answers to your questions. Blessings, Barb  

2011 Fusion Children's Leader Conference Workshop: "Volunteer Recruitment: Parents" - Christina Gard

On this week’s show, you’ll get simple ideas for being creative about recruiting board members and young volunteers. Kristin Rortvedt is a younger board member of Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico who talks about an innovative Teen Ambassador program she’s developed for the organization. You can download the toolkit for this program from […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Creative board and volunteer recruitment – 05/30/11 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This second webinar is by Michael Minks, Manager of Outreach, and Andraea LaVant, Manager or Global Youth Service Day and the point person for Lead Agencies. This session will cover the content in the Bringing People On Board chapter from the GYSD ToolKit.Powerpoint PresentationDownload the Powerpoint of Bringing People On BoardPresentation RecordingRecording of the presentation (60 minutes, includes a Q&A session): Learn more about Global Youth Service Day at http://www.ysa.org/gysdVisit http://ysa.org/GYSDWebinars/tabid/341/Default.aspx/ for the presentations that accompany these podcasts!

Jullian Holloway, state director of Arkansas, describes a male volunteer recruitment model.

Executive Director Paige Greene of Richland County CASA discusses the “CASA Quarterbacks” male volunteer recruitment model.