Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 2, 2022

There are many reasons why a volunteer may stop giving their time. According to AmeriCorps, the national average volunteer retention rate is 65%. In other words, 1 out of 3 volunteers stop providing their time sooner than expected. Time Pressure and Lack of Flexibility. Allow volunteers to take time off.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

They have historically been left out of the conversation, but want to give their time and resources to make the biggest social impact possible. By involving them in the conversation and embracing what they have to offer in this moment in time, nonprofits will reap the benefits of their support for decades to come.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2021

That study was the federal government’s idea, and I was in the right place at the right time when they were looking for somebody to do it. Note: The 2019 Volunteer Management Capacity Study was funded by AmeriCorps, a U.S. federal government agency.

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Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Two years ago, a long-time volunteer “retired” from her position with the ceramics program, giving another volunteer an opportunity to transition to that role. The website was my pet project, but in recent years I had been unable to devote time and attention to it. Volunteer leadership has brought welcome changes to our programs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2014

posted by Annie Bello Graduate Public Allies Arizona I quickly realized that Public Allies was no cop out when we were sworn in as AmeriCorps members. I am an AmeriCorps member, and I will get things done. With the support of the cohort, program managers and supervisors we have continued through hard times.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

AmeriCorps Coordinator. Photo via Time. While my choice of career in academia affords me the opportunity to indirectly engage in social justice work on a daily basis, I have the privilege of being able to access and pay for food at any time. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man" by Michael Soto. Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Engaged volunteers feel connected to the organization and are more easily retained, allowing nonprofits to benefit from volunteer contributions over longer periods of time.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2012

Experience Matters is a nonprofit organization that capitalizes on the time and talent of older adults (age 50+), who are seeking paid or unpaid positions that apply their skills to social purposes. Fellows receive a $25,000 stipend for a 1,000-hour (half-time), 12-month assignment. In March of this year, The Virginia G. Sources: 1.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Working with volunteers and including them in your nonprofit’s strategy can be meaningful, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 29, 2013

I was in Alaska for the summer as an AmeriCorps Summer Crew Leader. shelter had 1 youth and by the time I left we had between three and. how to start a nonprofit Dick Erwin AmeriCorps' I recently completed a nonprofit internship, and it was a very difficult and challenging experience. organizations for food donations.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

I am part of the Digital Arts Service Corps, which is an initiative of the Transmission Project that pairs tech-savvy AmeriCorps Vistas with organizations dedicated to supporting community media and technology. What did you learn and what would you do differently next time? Who was the community that you were working with?

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

She is also a coffee enthusiast, nature lover, and avid hobbyist, spending her free time crocheting, painting, making candles, and embroidering. After completing her undergraduate degree in International Affairs at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Rachel’s professional journey took her all over the world.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Pacific time (2 p.m. City Year , the nonprofit national service organization behind "Give a Year, Change the World," and program of AmeriCorps, recently received donations of SAP. Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, November 7 at 11 a.m. business intelligence software to get a handle on the massive amounts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 18, 2019

Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June 28, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. posted by Samira Amin Class 13 Public Ally. Find out how you can get involved as an Ally or a Partner Organization. )

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 21, 2019

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. posted by Iyamidé May Class 13 Public Ally. Find out how you can get involved as an Ally or a Partner Organization. )

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 21, 2019

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. posted by Iyamidé May Class 13 Public Ally. Find out how you can get involved as an Ally or a Partner Organization. )

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 18, 2018

Performing these tasks and filling the numerous and varietal roles gave me time to expand my professional capabilities while guiding the direction of my career. My AmeriCorps service has been invaluable. As a result of my time in Public Allies, I will continue to implement creative, positive and lasting change wherever it is needed.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 21, 2018

Performing these tasks and filling the numerous and varietal roles gave me time to expand my professional capabilities while guiding the direction of my career. My AmeriCorps service has been invaluable. As a result of my time in Public Allies, I will continue to implement creative, positive and lasting change wherever it is needed.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Before becoming a Public Ally, I somewhat understood the nonprofit sector, since the year before I had served as a City Year Corps Member in Chicago through AmeriCorps. We are saving lives one breathe at a time. posted by Michelle Jimenez Class 12 Public Ally.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 7, 2019

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. posted by Channtal Polanco Class 13 Public Ally. Find out how you can get involved as an Ally or a Partner Organization. )

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2015

He rarely has a hard time getting in to a show. Gina Frassetto is one of a number of people at TechSoup who have come to us from AmeriCorps or the Peace Corp. As an AmeriCorps volunteer, she ran environmental stewardship programs for schoolchildren at Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire. Gina is all about service.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The responses were clear: climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and it should be an urgent priority for us all to act. Before her time in Sacramento she worked for environmental NGOs throughout Arizona, California, and Bolivia. Why Climate Justice? Isabella received her B.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Elsbeth Pollack is a Program Manager for Public Allies Arizona (PAAZ) , an AmeriCorps program that engages service-minded young individuals in 10-months of paid leadership training, apprenticeships, and service opportunities in collaboration with local nonprofit partner organizations. I love spending time with my dogs and my partner, Mike.

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Forj

MAY 18, 2021

Each tool has its own time and place. When it comes to the interview process, it’s crucial to the candidate experience, time to hire, and hiring goals, to use the best tool to suit your needs. Live video interviews allow you to converse with candidates in real time no matter where they are. Live Video Interview.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

For my required Nonprofit Leadership Alliance internship, I chose to serve for a second year as an AmeriCorps volunteer in the Public Allies Arizona program at the ASU Lodestar Center, returning to Public Allies five years after I had served with Native American Connections.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 17, 2022

By the time he realized his company had a matching gift program, it was too late to get many of those donations matched. I am currently working as a Product Development and Innovation Manager, which means that most of my time is spent helping our development team scope and prioritize the work that we do for our products.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 27, 2019

Throughout the first few weeks, Anne had discussed her journey with community, AmeriCorps and how she has a passion for giving back. I grew and learned so much about the nonprofit world and leadership throughout my time as her student and within leadership. I eventually joined and was a member and then became the president.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We like to think that most nonprofits are concerned about their reach toward individuals who might struggle to connect with their offerings, at least in the best of times. If the pandemic forced us onto new and unfamiliar ground, now is the time to assess and balance how technologies have affected our reach, for better and for worse.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Over the next 10 months, this diverse group of up-and-coming leaders will serve full-time at local nonprofit organizations and learn the skills to start careers in the nonprofit sector. At the beginning of September, they started CORE Training, the first step on a life-changing journey. I'm already loving my new family so much.”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

Note From Beth: Many of us don’t value taking the time for intentional learning within our organizations. In a much larger organization, you will likely need more time (assuming there is only one person conducting the interviews). What Wyman did: We conducted 50 interviews in an organization with 33 full time staff.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Each time you intentionally activate your brain’s CEO, it gets a little stronger and functions a little better. Peter is an educator and part-time social entrepreneur. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man" by Michael Soto. You know, purpose stuff. Paula will be glad you did. Further Readings. Further Readings.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

posted by Aaron Stiner , Senior Program Manager, Paths of HOPE, Catholic Charities I am at one of the most intense, rewarding, and sometimes frightening times in my nonprofit career. Our staff down here is all stretched thin and everyone's task lists get overwhelming at times. And I dont think Im alone. No pressure there, ha!

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NTEN

JANUARY 8, 2009

ANY organization using media and technology can apply for a full-time, on-site VISTA intern. If it's accepted, you and the CTC VISTA Project will work together to recruit an AmeriCorps*VISTA member to work with your organization for one year. So, submit your proposal. NTEN did it. We liked our intern so much, we hired him!

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

Some of the elements of the Act are: Build on the AmeriCorps and create new "Corps" focused on areas of national need. Establish a tax incentive for employers who allow employees to take paid leave for full-time service. Ask 175,000 Americans to give a year of service through these Corps.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 22, 2011

McKinney , Project Specialist ASU Lodestar Center Attending this years Annual Forum on Nonprofit Effectiveness for the first time, I was really excited to see the communication between grantees and funders. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 30, 2009

I get requests to post about more things than I have time to write a full blog post about, plus I'm going to be blogging on a couple of new blogs soon that I can't cross-post from so I'm going to start experimenting with Have Fun Do Good Link Love lists to share some quick links and short posts with you. Hi Have Fun * Do Gooders!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

However, times have changed my perspective. Technology now makes it possible and even requires me to be all over the place all the time. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday Guest Post: "State of the Sector.

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