Is Your Organization “Woke” to Corporate Volunteerism?
Is Your Organization "Woke" to Corporate Volunteerism? The term "woke" refers to someone being aware or knowledgeable around societal issues, especially social and racial inequity. In recent years, there has been an increased
Volunteer Using Your Car
Volunteer Using Your Car Written by Lena Borrelli and re-posted with permission from Bankrate. There’s no denying that America is hurting due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sickness and record unemployment have left a
5 Tools Every Volunteer Coordinator Needs
5 Tools Every Volunteer Coordinator Needs A successful volunteer experience is a two-way street. If we do our part to set the stage for a volunteer to be successful, they will be, and
Volunteer Purpose: Low-Cost Labor, Value-Added Partners, or More?
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Supporting Infrastructure Provides a Strong Foundation for Programs
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What is a social entrepreneur?
What is a social entrepreneur? Excerpts from Points of Light’s Civic Life research and magazine series. Volunteer Houston is a proud Global Network affiliate of Points of Light, a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization
