to create a welcoming environment for them. Start by being straightforward, says Gillian Friedman, executive director of Ability Awareness, in Cosa Mesa, Calif., which recruits disabled volunteers.

To sustain their missions and impact, nonprofit organizations must proactively recruit the next generation of volunteers. Leveraging social media, offering flexible commitments and providing ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend some good organizations or websites for locating interesting volunteer opportunities? I’ve been doing some volunteer work since I retired last year, but most of ...

Guest columnist Janice Hirshon serves as NCJW/CLE’s vice president of community engagement and is involved in many literacy, advocacy and community service activities. She also loves volunteering for ...

Neighborhood resilience relies on the commitment of volunteers who empower neighborhood preparedness in the Citizen Corps program around the country. This national program links the layperson to ...

Hoping to leave a place better than you found it? Here’s what to look for when signing up for a program that combines purpose with travel. By Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac is the Frugal Traveler ...

There is an assumption in our sector that using spreadsheets for volunteer management is inefficient and a bad practice.

After years of vacationing in the Smokies, Scott and Jayne Young had no trouble deciding where they wanted to retire. In 2016, they sold their lakeside home in Ohio and moved to Gatlinburg. “We always ...

Northland Adaptive Recreation is looking for volunteers to help with their summer adaptive recreation programs and there is a wide range of activities to choose from. You must be at least 16 years old ...