Category Archives: Recognition
Vermont, Vacation and Volunteers
by Patricia Kimball Writing this blog is an honor. Being asked to share my thoughts and experiences about volunteerism, social change, leadership….I consider this a huge honor. So, when I sit down and begin to craft my posting, I do … Continue reading
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Nonprofit Buzz – A Collection of Trends Related to the Third Sector
By Caitlyn Horose I spend a lot of time thinking about issues related to non-profits. I guess it makes sense since I work for three organizations in the sector and volunteer for a handful of others on a fairly regular … Continue reading
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Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
by Mary-Anne Beal It’s a privilege for me to share my thoughts on the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. My history with the award goes way back to the 80’s, before it was even called the GSA or held in the … Continue reading
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National Volunteer Week
by Michael Aiguier In order to celebrate the work of volunteers in the United States, Richard M. Nixon signed an executive order in 1974 to establish a period of time set aside as “National Volunteer Week”. Since that time, every … Continue reading
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Developing the Art of Photography
by Alec Hartman Digital cameras make photography easy these days, and many, many people take good pictures. So, what makes a photograph really interesting and lifts it above the level of others? Personally, I don’t think it’s the number of … Continue reading
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Youth Leadership, Empowerment, and Making a Difference, cont.
By Josephine Cooper and Carl Lakari Last month, we featured a blog from Project AWARE Coordinator, Carl Lakari. This month, we are featuring a letter from one of their youth volunteers, Josephine Cooper. I want to share with you a … Continue reading
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The Weakness of Compassion?
By Martin J Cowling In a few weeks time, the Blaine House Conference on Volunteerism will convene under the theme: Compassion-Action-Change. As I prepare my presentations for the conference, I have been reflecting on these three words and particularly the … Continue reading
Changing Traditions
By Trudy Hamilton I’ve discovered over the years that many volunteer programs are steeped (sometimes simmered to the point of curdling) in hallowed traditions and graces ranging from souvenir recognition memorabilia to elegant recognition events to awards named after someone … Continue reading
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Successful Volunteer Management is Key
By Suzanne Gastaldo Successful management of volunteers is key to securing funding. What better way to justify your bottom line. We employ a mere 2.5 full-time positions, but oversee 140 volunteers who successfully implement our mission, fundraise, strategize and direct … Continue reading
Let’s Make a Deal
By Paula Burnett Come on down! Be a volunteer contestant! Select a door! What is behind door #1, door #2, or door #3? Ok, the volunteer has selected your door (agency). Now it is time to “make a deal” to … Continue reading
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