Volunteer Management Hot Topics with Susan J. Ellis show

Volunteer Management Hot Topics with Susan J. Ellis

Summary: These Hot Topics are podcasted by Susan J. Ellis, internationally-recognized author and trainer in volunteerism and President of Energize, Inc. Through her travels and interactions throughout the world, she talks about the current issues (i.e., news, technology, politics, media image, etc.) in the volunteer management field. If you're a volunteer or work with volunteers, listen each month to stay on the cutting edge. If you think that you or your business need-not-apply - or, should we say, listen - you will find that these topics can definitely relate to you, too! So sit back, relax, listen, and get ready to be energized - (pun intended). Want to read some more of Susan's previous hot topics? Check them out at http://www.energizeinc.com/hot-topics-and-news.

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Podcasts:

 The Role of Volunteer Resources Managers in the Serve America Act | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Guest contirbutor Paula Beugen examines what the new Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act says (or doesn't) about volunteer management.

 The Role of Volunteer Resources Managers in the Serve America Act | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Guest contirbutor Paula Beugen examines what the new Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act says (or doesn't) about volunteer management.

 The Role of Volunteer Resources Managers in the Serve America Act | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Guest contirbutor Paula Beugen examines what the new Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act says (or doesn't) about volunteer management.

 The Role of Volunteer Resources Managers in the Serve America Act: Stay Up-to-Date and Lead | File Type: text/html | Duration: Unknown

WThe lengthy and complex Serve America Act has been signed into law. As a profession, we have a unique and strategic chance to influence effective implementation of the Act, draw attention to the skills of volunteer resources management, and assure that the volunteer community is truly strengthened by the new initiatives. Learn how you can get involved.

 Confidentiality and Other Objections to Volunteers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Staff can stop any creative idea involving volunteers by raising concern over confidentiality, risk, or other issue solemnly pronounced as protecting clients.  And too often it works.  We must stand our ground.  

 Confidentiality and Other Objections to Volunteers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Staff can stop any creative idea involving volunteers by raising concern over confidentiality, risk, or other issue solemnly pronounced as protecting clients.  And too often it works.  We must stand our ground.  

 Confidentiality and Other Objections to Volunteers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Staff can stop any creative idea involving volunteers by raising concern over confidentiality, risk, or other issue solemnly pronounced as protecting clients.  And too often it works.  We must stand our ground.  

 Confidentiality and Other Objections to Volunteers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:08:18

It's easy for staff to stop any creative idea involving volunteers by raising concern over confidentiality, risk, or other issue solemnly pronounced as protecting clients. And too often it works. We must be prepared for these sorts of reactions and stand our ground. Are these valid concerns or really smokescreens hiding a general resistance to volunteer involvement?

 The Difference Between Needing and Wanting Volunteers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Susan shares some true stories that highlight the gap between ever-expanding needs for volunteers and resistance from organizations who do not actually want this help. How welcoming is your setting? 

 The Difference Between Needing and Wanting Volunteers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Susan shares some true stories that highlight the gap between ever-expanding needs for volunteers and resistance from organizations who do not actually want this help. How welcoming is your setting? 

 The Difference Between Needing and Wanting Volunteers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Susan shares some true stories that highlight the gap between ever-expanding needs for volunteers and resistance from organizations who do not actually want this help. How welcoming is your setting? 

 The Difference between Needing and Wanting Volunteers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:06:43

Susan shares some true stories that highlight the gap between ever-expanding needs for volunteers and resistance from organizations who do not actually want this help. How welcoming is your setting? Whose responsibility is to question negative or informed attitudes?

 "A New Era of Responsibility": An Open Letter to President Obama | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

U.S. President Barack Obama is calling for "a new era of responsibility." So in this is a unique moment, Susan's "Open Letter" presents concrete requests from the perspective of volunteer management.

 "A New Era of Responsibility": An Open Letter to President Obama | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

U.S. President Barack Obama is calling for "a new era of responsibility." So in this is a unique moment, Susan's "Open Letter" presents concrete requests from the perspective of volunteer management.

 "A New Era of Responsibility": An Open Letter to President Obama | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

U.S. President Barack Obama is calling for "a new era of responsibility." So in this is a unique moment, Susan's "Open Letter" presents concrete requests from the perspective of volunteer management.

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