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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

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New volunteers get trained in Lexington, Ky., Bickel As gerontologists social scientists who study aging populations we envision a future in which older people leave a doctors visit with a prescription to go volunteer for something. Volunteering is tied to having fewer symptoms of depression and being more satisfied with your life.

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4 Generations of Volunteers: Global Research Insights on Generational Support

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Volunteering plays a crucial role in charitable support, serving as the backbone for many nonprofits, charities, and causes. Age groups included were: In this article, we have collaborated with a trusted Blackbaud partner, Rosterfy , to explore how different generations engage in volunteering and how preferences differ among age groups.

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Nonprofit Volunteer Management: Three Tips to Increase and Maintain Engagement

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). And the current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $29.95 (Independent Sector). Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. The keyword is Volunteer Management.

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Volunteer photographers are fixing Wikipedia's terrible celebrity headshots

Engadget

A group of volunteer photographers has set out to fix that, as 404 Media reports. Go to a profile of any celebrity on Wikipedia and it's quite possible that you'll be met with a terrible photo of them. Such images are often old or out of focus, perhaps captured candidly on a smartphone at a public event.

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Adapt and Overcome

VQ Strategies

Adapt and Overcome: How 2020 Brings Innovation and Flexibility for Volunteer-Led Programs For the US Marines, the concept of “Adapt and Overcome” is central to their philosophy of innovation and problem solving to address all challenges, unexpected situations, and chaotic environments. The lessons from their efforts are relevant still.

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19 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Ideas You Should Try

Bloomerang

If volunteers make up a large percentage of your nonprofits team, you know how important their support and dedication are in your efforts to achieve your mission. However, 26% of volunteer leaders noted that recruiting volunteers was a top challenge for their organization in 2024.

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Tips to strengthen your volunteer program and empower member volunteers

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Does your association count on the hard work of member volunteers? R ead our blog to discover how PEAK Grantmaking empowered its member volunteers and strengthened its volunteer program. These peer groups allow PEAK Grantmaking members to more easily connect, build relationships, and advance their careers.

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