Tip of the Week March 09, 2019 National Volunteer Week is coming up! National Volunteer Week was established to inspire people to volunteer to make their communities a better place, to promote the recognition of volunteers, and to encourage volunteerism in general. The U.S. and Canada will celebrate NVW this year from April 19-25, 2020.
Category: Tips
This will show interesting facts and tips to help you get the most out of Volgistics.
Printing blank application forms
Tip of the Week February 17, 2020 While application forms provide a way to collect new volunteer information online, you also have the option of printing blank versions of these forms for venues where it will be more practical to have paper copies for applicants to take home. Having paper copies allows you to hand
20 Best Practices for Volunteer Organizations
Volunteers are the heart of every nonprofit, bringing passion, time, and unique skills to your mission. Yet, the relationship between organizations and their volunteers is built on trust, respect, and shared purpose — not obligation. Volunteers who feel valued, supported, and truly connected to your cause become your most dedicated advocates. But fostering this kind
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Guide to Choosing the Best Volunteer Management Software
Your volunteer organization wouldn’t be the same without its volunteers. These are the folks using their free time to show up at your door, support your causes, and bring your mission to life. Selecting the right volunteer management system for your organization ensures you create the best volunteer experience for them. Plus, these systems simplify
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Spread Holiday Cheer with the VicTouch Greeting Cards Feature
Tip of the Week October 28, 2019 If your organization uses the VicTouch module, you can create holiday cards which will be displayed when volunteers sign-in. The setup options allow you to customize a heading and message, and choose a date range for when the cards will be shown. You can use the graphics that
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Keep Your Account’s Billing Procedures Accessible and Ready
Tip of the Week October 07, 2019 As renewal dates approach and/or administrative personnel change, it can be important to make sure that there are authorized staff handling the billing for your Volgistics account and that they are able to access the Store, receive billing notifications, and know how and when to plan future payments.
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Recruit Senior Citizen Volunteers
Recruiting older volunteers offers an excellent way to bring people who have top-notch skills and outstanding experience to your organization. People over age 65 are often retired and have lots of spare time to donate to a great cause. Connecting with this group can happen easily if you follow our volunteer recruiting tips for baby boomers. Use
Change Account Login Credentials
Tip of the Week September 09, 2019 In many cases operators choose to save their account number and login name on the computer they usually use to access Volgistics. This can speed up the login process since this information will not need to be entered each time you login. However, if you update your login
Screening Potential Volunteers For Safety
Having a team of volunteers can significantly increase the impact of an organization. Competent volunteers can make a significant difference in day-to-day operations, and working with your organization benefits them by allowing them to build new skills and experience. However, you know not just any volunteer will do. During the process of finding and signing
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How to Prevent Volunteer No-Shows
At one point or another, it’s bound to happen. Someone signs up for a volunteer slot, then doesn’t show up. In fact, it happens a lot for most charities. Putting a plan in place can save you and your organization a lot of frustration. Try our tips for reducing volunteer no-shows to make this inevitability