Can volunteer programs be “thick” enough to build community?
Conventional wisdom. It’s what is widely accepted as true and correct by experts in a field and the public. But suppose conventional wisdom is both true/correct and detrimental? Here’s something for...
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Spring Break: UMaine Students Volunteer in India
Camille Cramer of Milo is a new appointee to the Maine Commission for Community Service. She is also a business major at UMaine and Resident Assistant. For spring break, she joined a group of students...
View ArticleShould we re-think the structure of service?
I am exploring some ideas with colleagues about the form service takes, and how that might link to more or less community involvement. If organizations want to promote and encourage volunteerism,...
View ArticleWho is Volunteering?
The numbers are in—were you counted??? Using data collected and analyzed by Volunteering in America, the National Corporation for State and National Service has just released the national results for...
View ArticleWhere Should Nonprofits Use Volunteers? Everywhere.
This post is by Tricia Thompson, vice president of training and consulting at Points of Light. For every dollar nonprofits invest in effective volunteer engagement, they can expect up to $6 in return –...
View ArticleThe Process of the Certification in Volunteer Administration
In my experience working for a nonprofit, being prepared for change is essential. Being part of a small office, my co-workers and I were able to adapt to drastic changes by being flexible in our roles....
View ArticleSurvival Skills in Volunteer(Vacation)land
This year has marked a lot of firsts for me: my first time writing a blog post (yes, I admit it), my first time attending the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, and my first time managing...
View ArticleProfessional Certification Matters
In recent decades, more and more professional fields have developed internal standards for performance, professional ethics, and continuous learning (professional development), and have created...
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In Pursuit of Impact
Here at Reimagining Service, a national multi-sector coalition dedicated to increasing the impact of volunteers, we are thrilled to find out about a compelling source of data that clearly links...
View ArticleJames and Hedges Part II
My first blog post, reflecting on the writings of William James and Chris Hedges, has generated a response, in the form a helpful comment. How does my essay relate to the reality of today? Is there a...
View ArticleWhat does leadership have to do with volunteerism?
So often we think of volunteering as administrative support or hands-on unskilled work. We ignore at our peril the importance of leadership in volunteer programs. Leadership as hierarchy. In the old...
View ArticleWilliam James & Chris Hedges
I recently re-read William James’ essay “The Moral Equivalent of War” and recalled the 2002 book by Chris Hedges, War is a Force that Gives Us Meaning. James, writing in the early 1900s, was a student...
View ArticleIt is really not about work/life balance
Blogs about work, life and balance are a theme for me. A quest. I hear it is for others, too. I get asked to do workshops on work/life/balance. I wonder why since I feel like I am constantly struggling...
View ArticleDoing Good is Good for You
You probably already know that eating kale and leafy greens are good for you. Making sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep, that too. Taking at least 30 minutes a day for exercise to get your heart...
View ArticleVolunteering as a Pathway to Employment
While the national and Maine unemployment rates are declining, 7.6% and 6.9% respectively, they are still numbers that are daunting to the unemployed and to the employed feeling job instability. This...
View ArticleSuccession Planning
Recently I gave the “if I were hit by the bus” talk. When someone leaves your organization unexpectedly, whether it is a chief executive, a leader, a board member, key staff person or a valuable...
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“Every Day You’re Making History”
by Lauren Ellmers Those were the words spoken by Bill Basl, director of AmeriCorps at the 16th Annual Maine AmeriCorps member conference. As an attendee and member of the planning committee, I was able...
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Individuals, Organizations Honored with Exemplary Volunteer Awards
The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism Exemplary Awards acknowledge nominees the Selection Committee believes should be appreciated for their contributions to civic and community life....
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Deborah Palman of Aurora Honored with Outstanding Public Sector Volunteer Award
The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism Outstanding Public Sector Volunteer category recognizes an individual volunteering under the auspices of a public agency (state, county, regional,...
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Katherine Stitham of Cape Elizabeth Honored withe Outstanding National...
The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism Outstanding National Service Volunteer category recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and service over and above the...
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