Creating a Kinder World Through Volunteering and Civic Engagement What can I do to help create a kinder world? Sometimes the answer can seem lofty and even out of reach, beyond our mere mortal abilities. Fear not my friends! We all possess the power to transform our world, one community at a time
Five Critical Questions Every Nonprofit Must Address for Disaster Preparedness Reposted with permission from OneStar, August 29, 2023. There are tons of resources on nonprofit management from strategic planning to funder engagement. Within these resources, we often leave out an essential topic: is our nonprofit ready for a prompt response during a disaster?
Why Fund Volunteerism? Welcome Back to #ServiceMatters. I’m Andrea Shiloh, VP of Volunteerism and Civic Service for Interfaith Ministries For Greater Houston at The Vic Samuels Center. Volunteerism requires our time, talent, tenacity, and treasure. In this post, I’m going to share with you some of my thoughts on how we can answer the
Four Self-Care Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders "Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel." - Eleanor Brownn May is mental health awareness month. Every year, nonprofits and government agencies use this month to fight stigma, educate the public about the support available and advocate for policies that advance mental
Volunteer Houston says, "Thank You!" To our 154,000 registered volunteers, we send our heartfelt gratitude for the fantastic work you have done through Volunteer Houston for the last 49 years. In observance of National Volunteer Week and Global Volunteer Month, we recognize your dedication and commitment to our great city of Houston and
4 Ways You Can Make a Difference in Houston Social issues are increasing in Texas, and your local community needs your help more than ever. A study by Houston-based Episcopal Health Foundation revealed that the majority of locals want the state to prioritize pressing issues such as food insecurity, transportation, unemployment, and
When was the last time you logged in to the Volunteer Houston portal? FOR VOLUNTEERS: There’s a good chance you’re here because you care about being a volunteer – kudos to you! Now that more organizations are opening to the public, the need for volunteers is great. Read along for some tips
Just Ask a Volunteer You got it, boss! To facilitate a meaningful and productive experience for our volunteers and our organization we'll need to follow these steps. Meet with the staff whose department will benefit from the volunteer’s service to: understand the work that will need to be performed and which skills
The Rise of Microvolunteering: What It Means for Your Volunteer Program What if people could volunteer in the time it takes to scroll through Facebook? These days, many people want to take action but need quick and flexible opportunities to engage with the causes they care about. Enter microvolunteering. It’s a convenient form of community
How Companies Can Reinvent Employee Engagement Over the last few years, businesses implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs have risen and the reasons can vary to include consumer pressure if you are a small business to increasing employee recruitment and retention goals. The pandemic impacted CSR programs since companies closed offices to
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