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Everything shifted for Tracey O’Neill, CVA, the moment First Nations Elder Uncle Rob Patton said: "Colonial systems dehumanise us all." The comment reframed 25 years of O’Neill’s practice as a Volunteer Engagement Leader and an “expert” in the sector, and brought home the stark…

What really stands in the way of great Volunteer Engagement? Funding, leadership buy-in or something less obvious? It can feel difficult or overwhelming to answer this question in today’s fast-paced and resource-constrained workplace environments. This issue’s Research to…

What happens when a volunteer's personal beliefs conflict with the needs, choices or identity of the person they are serving? In this Ethics, Lori Showalter explores this issue from the lens of healthcare volunteers in a video presentation that addresses the ethical…

Volunteering has long been recognized for strengthening communities, but its impact extends well beyond service. As employers increasingly value practical experience, transferable skills and demonstrated commitment, volunteer programs are becoming powerful pathways to employment…

This month, Voices goes on the road for a wide-ranging video conversation. Tracey O'Neill, CVA, takes you to the National Volunteering Conference in Adelaide, Australia and speaks with leaders of Volunteer Engagement from across the country, unscripted and in their own words.…

Volunteers doing court-ordered community service at nonprofits, NGOs and charities was meant to be an alternative to fines and jail time. But there are nonprofits and probation officers offering another alternative: make a donation to a nonprofit and get a letter for the court…

The future of Volunteer Engagement Leadership: A video conversation with Rob Jackson, Erin Spink, Betsy McFarland and Faiza Venzant  What should the future of Volunteer Engagement Leadership look like? How should the field move forward and what should be considered as…