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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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5 Ways to Build a Digital Community that will Transform Your Nonprofit

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A digital community consists of active supporters such as staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and advocates connected through various social media platforms. Post photos and videos of team members, events, program activities, and volunteers to give followers an inside look at the organization’s efforts. Offer personal thank-you’s.

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The Expert Volunteer Management Guide for Savvy Nonprofits

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Harnessing the passion of your nonprofit’s dedicated volunteers can pay off significantly over time. In fact, the current estimated value of an hour of volunteer work is over $33 , representing an incredible opportunity to drive support for your mission. This journey is also known as the volunteer lifecycle.

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Why Volunteers Make Amazing Donors

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Your volunteers are already some of your most committed supporters. In fact, recent studies show that each volunteer’s time is worth over $23 per hour. Here are three reasons why you should make the ask : #1 – Volunteers Already Understand the Good You Do. 2 – Volunteers Have Sweat Equity.

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How nonprofits can deepen corporate partnerships

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Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Encourage use of Volunteer Time Off Eighty-four percent of Civic 50 companies offer their employees paid volunteer time off (VTO). company.

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This volunteer crew is on a mission to fix Wikipedia’s worst celebrity photos

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Enter WikiPortraits: a team of volunteer photographers on a mission to fix this injustice. Its been in the back of our minds for quite a while now, Kevin Payravi, one of WikiPortraits cofounders, told 404 Media in a recent interview. Some photos are so notoriously bad, theyve even earned a spot on a dedicated Instagram page.