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Hi all! In the interest of encouraging additional discussion on this thread, I posted the question to the CyberVPM listserv, an online discussion space for volunteer resource managers. While the goal was to direct them here to share ideas and stories, what has happened instead is a discussion amongst peers in the listserv itself. Interested in checking
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This is great, Jeff! Thanks so much for sharing your organization's best practices.
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Thanks for your post, Robin. This forum is focused more on supporting and engaging volunteers in technology than NGO employment. That said though, you might want to check out Idealist.org; it looks like there are currently three positions posted for Mercy Corps (disclosure: I work for Idealist). Hope this helps! Erin
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Thanks for your post, Alice! It sounds like you've got the volunteer position and tasks mapped out and now just need to find the right volunteer. You might want to consider posting your volunteer opportunity on national/international websites like VolunteerMatch.org and Idealist.org (full disclosure: I work at Idealist) as many tech-savvy individuals
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Hi Shane...there are also a couple examples of volunteer handbooks in Idealist's Volunteer Management Resource Center here . Hope this helps! Erin
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Hi fmas...welcome to the Volunteers and Technology forum! Your question is a common one and fortunately there are some great resources to check out for further information. One of the best is provided by my fellow forum co-host, Jayne Cravens, here . Also, you may want to pose your question to, or even search the archives of, CyberVPM ; this is a popular
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Hi Brianna...thanks for your post! One of the most comprehensive lists of software programs for volunteer resource managers can be found on my fellow co-host, Jayne Craven's site here . Additional sites you may want to check out to learn more about potential tracking programs, including Susan Ellis's website and programs suggested by VolResource
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Hi all...with this thread specifically focused on volunteers and technology, I thought I'd ask where else you find peer support and networking. For example, if you have a question re: general volunteer recruitment, do you post it to a listserv like CyberVPM? Do you connect with local peers at volunteer management association (DOVIA) meetings? I'd
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Great suggestions for better search capability! I agree, many sites would benefit from making clearer the age of various postings. That said, I think several of the major volunteer listings sites do offer the opportunity to at least sort by date posted; for example VolunteerMatch.org allows you to sort by "Newest" and Idealist.org (disclaimer: I work
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Great thread, all! The move in California is great news as it seems to be another step of progress towards recognition for the field of volunteer management. Fortunately, some very interesting research studies have also come out in recent years that clearly show how a successful volunteer program truly relies upon having volunteer management staff who