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    Volunteer Management Hot Topics with Susan J. Ellis

    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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    Episodes (139)

    In the Middle: The Leader of Volunteers as Intermediary

    In the Middle: The Leader of Volunteers as Intermediary
    We are responsible for the effective engagement of volunteers but most often do not have control over what happens once volunteers are placed into roles supervised by others. So leaders of volunteers are accountable, but with limited power. Susan asks: When do you have the authority to act if you feel something needs to be done differently? What are your options?

    Mixed Messages to Volunteers Whom We’ve Asked to Be Friendly

    Mixed Messages to Volunteers Whom We’ve Asked to Be Friendly
    Volunteers are commonly recruited into "friendship" roles to meet one-to-one with a client regularly over time. But do the volunteer, the client, and the agency all see this match in the same way? What happens when the volunteer acts like a friend instead of doing what a paid "service provider" might do?

    What I Learned about Online Resources for Volunteer Management (While Updating the New Energize, Inc. Web Site)

    What I Learned about Online Resources for Volunteer Management (While Updating the New Energize, Inc. Web Site)
    Updating our Web site gave Susan the chance to assess trends, treasures, and challenges of the Internet resources that have evolved for our field since 1997. Do you agree with her observations?

    Working Together to Recognize Volunteers…and More

    Working Together to Recognize Volunteers…and More
    April has rolled around again, bringing National Volunteer Week to North America (and to other countries over the next months). Most of us have learned the value of showing appreciation all year long, but this designated week gives us the chance to consider how we thank the time donors who are so important to us. In addition, it raises the issue of how ridiculously busy most leaders of volunteers are and how great the potential is for working together to accomplish common objectives.