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Have you engaged in volunteer work before? When was the last time you engaged in volunteer work? What was your role? How did it make you feel? The Girls Excellence Movement - GEM, our volunteers help us immensely to inspire young girls to aspire for the best in life. Our wonderful volunteers are part of the 20% of people worldwide who engage in volunteer work. Are you part of this 20%? #TheGEMCode #volunteering

Ask the volunteers about their understanding of the organization's mission and why they chose to volunteer. Ensure they are matched with roles that align with their skills. Create opportunities for volunteers to connect and socialize. #volunteer #organization #mission #skills #socialize

Befriending makes a life changing difference, not only for our service users, but our volunteers too! This #VolunteersWeekScot, we want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who volunteers their time with us. 🙌 "People think the befriending service only benefits your service user, but it benefits you as a volunteer as well. Obviously it gave me placement hours, but it gave me the experience of understanding how lonely people can be, and I felt like I was making a real difference." "It's great knowing you were making a difference to people’s lives. The people you were matched up with, it was for a reason. They were lonely, they didn’t have much contact from other people in their lives. It makes a difference. And it was easy to get started, the training was straightforward, and the staff at No. 1 were helpful if there were any issues." If you’d like to volunteer with us, please complete an online application form on our website: befriend.org.uk/volunteer #VolunteerSpotlight #ThankYouVolunteers #MakingADifference #CommunityHeroes #Grateful #Inspiration #VolunteersWeek

Today we conclude the #VolunteersWeek2024 with Jamie Nimmo CMgr MCMI's experience as a volunteer with The BIG Alliance. “I gained experience in building rapport with different generations and learned about social mobility issues.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eN2cPpqi #skillsdevelopment #personalgrowth #volunteering #positiveimpact

Although I LOVE talking, if there's one topic I am qualified for (or so I like to believe) and get invited to speak on is volunteering ;-) One of my highlights of working with volunteers is the power of reflection - asking the right questions, creating space, and digging deeper beyond the surface - can transform a simple activity into a life-altering experience. Among other things, for volunteers, it means becoming better doers; for volunteer engagers, it means becoming a better listener. For volunteers it could result in a serious commitment to volunteering; for the engagers, it can redefine their relationship with the work and its impact. For both, it could fundamentally alter their view of the world, its challenges, and what they can DO about it. :-) Join me and other folks from the volunteering ecosystem for a webinar this week. If you're a pro at reflections, then still consider dropping by, saying hello, and telling me how my beard looks! Link to register: https://lnkd.in/dfH3_mHD

#eivebinarAlert! In our fast-paced world, it's easy for volunteer experiences to become fleeting memories rather than impactful journeys. Reflective practices in #volunteering, much like childhood journaling, allow us to internalize and truly engage with our experiences. This session will explore how reflection can transform both #volunteers and the #communities they serve. Join the next #eivebinar with Dharmaraj Solanki on Cultivating Reflective Practises in your #Volunteer Program on July 31st at 4PM! Register here - https://lnkd.in/g5Q6Dfip Learn how to make your volunteer programs more impactful by helping volunteers deeply connect with their experiences. We'll share practical tips on adding reflection to different activities, the pros and cons of having internal or external facilitators, and the difference between reflection and feedback. You'll discover reflection techniques suited for all age groups, ways to strengthen volunteer commitment, and participate in an interactive activity to exchange ideas. This session will inspire you to create more meaningful volunteer experiences. #Webinar #VolunteerManager #EveryIndianVolunteering #Volunteering #Reflections #MeaningfulVolunteering Venkat Krishnan Aarti Mahadevan Aishik S. eivolve Kartikye Aggarwal Megha Aggarwal

Power of Reflection ============= Years ago, at IIMA, one of our profs had an interesting way to "evaluate" us- asking us to write Reflective Notes. Essentially he didn't want to 'evaluate' but since the institute required it, he devised a way for us to reflect and hence learn more. The 3 reflective notes I wrote then played a significant role in shaping my own thought processes. For those of us who engage volunteers in our work, getting the volunteers to REFLECT on the experience (both in terms of what they FEEL, but also what they THINK) is critical to internalise learnings and behavioural change, and convert volun-tourists to sustained and committed volunteers. Dharmaraj Solanki's session will be very useful if you want to build this practice into your work of engaging volunteers. Go ahead and register- details below.

This #VolunteersWeek, learn more about Pro Bono and the opportunities available for students and junior practitioners by re-reading this insightful piece from Sharif Shivji KC and Malvika Jaganmohan: https://ow.ly/JzPr50S6zBn

"🌟 Curious... Hugely Curious! 🌟 Yesterday, I posed a question on Whatsapp: 'What motivates a Gen Z to volunteer?' The responses poured in, showcasing the diverse perspectives and motivations driving this generation to give back. I am just Curious on thoughts arising from every reader who views this Image Would love to hear :) 👥 #GenZ #Volunteering #CommunityEngagement"

Want to dive deeper into what Volunteer MBC is all about? 🧐 Check out this short clip and take a sneak peek into some of our previous events! ✨ #volunteermbc #volunteering #aboutus