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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

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Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Respected, competent, and skilled volunteers should be entrusted with leadership responsibilities. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Engage volunteers as leaders.

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MEET AN ALLY: Channtal Polanco

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Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. Shortly after I obtain my AA, I will attend Arizona State University. posted by Channtal Polanco Class 13 Public Ally.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Making the Play: Successfully Engaging.

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In my experience, Ive learned how integral life skills can be taught and nurtured by tapping into something kids love: basketball. Teach Them to Pass the Ball Developing the skill of working well with others is not accomplished simply by having a group of people show up and work (or play) together. Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: American Humanics: An Elite Group

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Her words to the graduates were, "You never know where your skills will take you, so learn all you can about whatever you are interested in doing." I wondered, had I done enough, given the right advice, been a successful coach and mentor? Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: "If you have to leave, why did you.

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Tan , Public Allies Arizona Program Manager ASU Lodestar Center As Ive done every March for the past four years, I participated as a Team Leader in United Ways Alternative Spring Break (ASB) in the metro Washington D.C. Posted by ASU Lodestar Center at 4:44 PM Labels: AmeriCorps , Laura Tan , Public Allies , United Way 8comments: Kayla said.

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