Are you a leader of volunteers?
Are you a leader of volunteers? Responsible for the recruitment, screening, matching and recognition of volunteers? Yes, you are a leader! Volunteers are a vital resource; they build, develop, mobilize. They fund-raise, coach and mentor. Volunteers are a core component of the community benefit sector. Volunteers coach your child’s sports team, provide one to one…
December Reflections
There’s something very special about the month of December. It fills me with memories of my mother’s incredible Pfefferkuchen baking in the oven, and our home filled with unique Christmas decorations. It’s a reminder of the search for the perfect tree with my siblings and Dad, followed by a fun afternoon of decorating. Once December…
Mary is thankful for the connection and relationships.
Each month from September 2019 to June 2020, PIN is pleased to share the voice of leaders of volunteers in Guelph Wellington. Participating in our Volunteer Managers Network (VMN), the experience of these leaders is enlightening and inspiring. This is Mary’s story. Why did you join the Volunteer Managers’ Network? In 2008 I accepted the…
Learn from Leaders of Volunteers – October 2019
PIN – The People and Information Network believes in the importance of Leaders of Volunteer Involvement; the skill, support and the spirit that provides vital leadership and mobilizes volunteers into action. Our Volunteer Managers Network has been a strong network of leaders of volunteers since 2011. In the last 8 years, this community of…
The Volunteer Manager’s Network Changed My Career
Volunteerism in our neighbourhoods and communities is a common thread in the fabric of our country. According to Statistics Canada, 12.7 million Canadians or 44% of people volunteer on average 154 hours per year (2013); astounding contributions that has visible impact in our communities. Think about your community. Volunteer impact is everywhere. Coaching, recreation programs,…
