Episode Details

In this episode of the Volunteer Nation Podcast, Tobi offers a unique format as she travels to England to present a workshop with the Association of Volunteer Managers, sponsored by Team Kinetic. The workshop, titled 'Beyond the Big Help Out: How to Recruit Your Volunteer Dream Team with a Solid Plan for Action,' focuses on volunteer recruitment, creating volunteer personas, and effective messaging strategies. 

Tobi shares insights from participants and hosts a debrief session with Ruth Leonard and Rob Jackson. Key discussions include the universality of volunteer management challenges, the importance of people-focused approaches over processes, and leveraging modern marketing strategies to boost volunteer engagement.  

Full show notes: 117. Beyond the Big Help Out with Ruth Leonard & Rob Jackson 

Volapalooza is a free, virtual festival designed specifically for leaders of volunteers.

Featuring three events across four showtimes, including:

• Hidden Opportunities for Volunteer-Fueled Organizations
• 5 Essential Pillars to Finding & Keeping Committed Volunteers
• What I Wish I Had Known When I Started Leading Volunteers

Grab your festival passes.

Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause.  

For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.