Best Practices for Training Your Staff in Supervising Volunteers

Best Practices for Training Your Staff in Supervising Volunteers

Posted Thursday, November 30th, 2017 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

Think back to the first time that you volunteered. What made the experience memorable? Was it the organization and the work that you did for that organization? The people you worked with? The person designated as the volunteer supervisor? The entire experience could be dependent on how well the supervisor led their volunteer team. How…

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Happy Thanksgiving from Sterling Volunteers

Thanksgiving Reflections

Posted Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

Thanksgiving is the time of year when we come together to express gratitude for the wonderful things in our lives. From achievements to favorite memories, it’s time to celebrate the successes throughout the year. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Sterling Volunteers asked our team to share what they are most thankful for this year. From the…

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How to Build An Effective Volunteer Orientation Program

Posted Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

You have created a compelling and comprehensive position description and used a variety of channels to get the word out that you need volunteers for your program, but recruiting a fantastic candidate is only half the battle. Because your volunteers are one of the pillars of your nonprofit’s success, you want to be just as…

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