By Anne Schink
Unsung Heroes Get Applause
While most of us know of organizations that use volunteers, very few of us know which of those organizations actually have an official Manager of Volunteers. November 1st is designated as International Volunteer Managers Day as a way to recognize the work they do to ensure that volunteers are recruited to fill real needs, that they are properly supervised, recognized and rewarded.
If you are a Manager of Volunteers who is feeling underappreciated, lift a glass to yourself on this day to recognize the work that you do, often quietly in the background, to ensure the smooth functioning of the volunteer program in your organization. We know you are there! We know the work you do and we celebrate you!
As a promise to yourself to honor all you do, take a moment to read a Blog, or find an article on a subject you need to learn more about, or buy a book on managing volunteers that will increase your sense of professionalism, and know that the work you do matters. Happy International Volunteer Managers Day!
Anne Schink is the Project INVEST Coordinator for the Maine Commission for Community Service and a featured blogger.
