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Revisited: The Professional Responsibility to Have and Share Opinions
In this issue, Voices revisits two favorite Volunteering Engagement “voices” with arepost of a thought-provoking January 2017 column by the late Susan J. Ellis and RobJackson. In this previously published column, Ellis (the Founder and former Editor ofthis online journal) and…
Rob Jackson
Voices
January 2024
Experience and Community: The Key to Finding Your Ethical Voice in Volunteer Engagement
In this recorded interview and open conversation, Ethics features three Leaders of Volunteers who share their journey to find their ethical voices. Emphasizing the importance of on-the-job learning, mentorship and having a trusted circle of peers, these stories from Theresa…
Theresa Blondin, CVA
Ethics
January 2024
What Counts? First Principles-Based Approaches to Measuring Volunteer Impact Across Sectors
Those who doubt the value volunteers provide are the Yin to the Yang we share in our dedication to the practice of Volunteer Management. They say, “How do you support the idea that community service has an economic value? Your evidence is fluff!” We say, “Human capital is a…
Sam Fankuchen
Ahead of the Curve
January 2024
How to Implement Digital Care Circles: Part Three
Part Three of a Four-Part SeriesIn Part Three of the Engage series on "Digital Care Circles," authors Dana Litwin, CVA, and Todd McMullin re-introduce some definitions, examples and constructs for Digital Care Circles and provide more how-to’s for getting them operational in…
Dana Litwin, CVA, Todd McMullin
Feature Articles
January 2024
Strategic Communication: A Key Factor in Effective Volunteer Programs
While volunteers play a critical role in many organizations, it can be difficult to integrate them seamlessly into day-to-day operations. One particular challenge involves a lack of clarity about the role of volunteers relative to the work of paid staff, which can lead to…
Allison R. Russell, Ph.D.
Research to Practice
January 2024
Election Year and Volunteer Engagement: There’s a Lot at Stake
What does the volunteering movement want from politicians in an election year? What efforts should Volunteer Leaders make to try and influence political outcomes and government? What important issues should the sector rally around and why is advocacy in the political arena so…
Rob Jackson, Erin R. Spink, Faiza Venzant, CVA
Points of View
January 2024

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