Susan J. Ellis
March Hot Topic
AmeriCorps and Senior Corps Targeting Volunteer Management
We are now seeing implementation of the idea that AmeriCorps (and also Senior Corps) members can be deployed as volunteer coordinators in organizations that do not have staff to lead volunteer involvement. Susan examines the potential and concerns of this initiative and concludes: “It is absolutely critical that we, as professionals in volunteer management, monitor these developments and get involved early, rather than too late.” What do you think?
News from the Field: 7 Mar
Nearly 600 people have already registered with the police in West Yorkshire, England, to volunteer as part of a new “murder squad.” Read more…
Energize Book Blog: 2 Mar
Book Excerpt: Getting Middle Management on board... more | archives
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