Podcast Episodes
Back to Search215. 5 Ways to Boost the Fun Factor for Community Volunteers
A volunteer program without joy can lead to burnout and turnover. But adding fun doesn't mean being less professional; it means building a genuine co…
8 hours ago
214. Defending National Service & Community Resilience with Kaira Esgate
Episode 214
Advocacy for volunteerism can't wait until a crisis hits. Sometimes the crisis arrives without warning, and the relationships you've built with polic…
1 week ago
213. Impact Lab POV - Community-based Volunteer Networks with Kristi Sebald
Episode 213
Strengthening volunteer engagement isn't always about doing more with your own program. Sometimes it's about letting go of the need to hold onto ever…
2 weeks ago
212. Impact Lab POV - Volunteer Training Programs Made Easy with Dana Litwin
Episode 212
Effective volunteer training is more than checking a box; it builds confident, engaged volunteers who stay longer and deliver greater impact. Yet man…
3 weeks ago
211. Best Practices & Community Spirit with Volunteering New Zealand
Episode 211
Volunteer engagement doesn't exist in a vacuum—it's deeply shaped by community values, national infrastructure, and a spirit of collective care. In N…
4 weeks ago
210. Impact Lab POV – Better Volunteer Offboarding with Ruth Leonard
Episode 210
Volunteer engagement doesn’t end when service concludes. In fact, how organizations say goodbye to their volunteers can have a lasting impact on rela…
1 month ago
209. Impact Lab POV: Leadership and Influence with Megan Vixie
Leadership in volunteer engagement is not defined by title or workload, but by the ability to influence, align, and inspire others toward a shared vi…
1 month, 1 week ago
208 – How to Build a Volunteer Ambassador Program to Attract Support
Episode 208
Word of mouth is one of the most powerful ways nonprofits attract new supporters, but what if you could harness it more intentionally? Without a clea…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
207. Is Your Volunteer Application Process Broken?
A slow or confusing volunteer application process can cost organizations more than time. It can lead to missed opportunities, frustrated applicants, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
206. Essential Volunteer Software - The Tech Stack You Can’t Afford to Skip
Volunteer managers often rely on a mix of spreadsheets, emails, and manual processes to keep programs running. But as volunteer programs grow, those …
2 months ago