The motivations and behaviors of volunteers are constantly shifting, and reliable volunteer data is essential to know where to focus your efforts. To help you plan with confidence, we’ve analyzed current research to bring you nine key statistics and trends shaping the volunteer landscape in 2026. Making sense of these changes is crucial, and it’s the kind
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Seasonal volunteering creates a predictable paradox. Holidays bring a volunteer surge of eager helpers ready to serve meals and wrap gifts, while slower months leave organizations scrambling to fill critical gaps. For volunteer managers, this rhythm feels less like a natural cycle and more like a constant balancing act. These seasonal patterns don’t have to
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Food banks are managing unprecedented demand in 2026. Food insecurity rose to 16% in November 2025, federal nutrition assistance has been reduced, and donations are unpredictable. Meeting this moment requires volunteers — individuals who care deeply enough to donate their time to feed families. These community members are essential to operations, from sorting food to
Tip of the Week March 09, 2026 National Volunteer Week is coming up! Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world. It’s also used to
Tip of the Week February 02, 2026 As your Volgistics account grows, you may find that you have a lengthy list on the Sets page. The list is sorted alphabetically, but it may be difficult to find the one you need from a long list. You can make sets easier to find by starting your
Tip of the Week December 29, 2025 Many organizations that use application forms want to know how many applications they have received in a year, or another time period. This can be useful for reference, or for completing reports for grants and other external agencies. While you can create Sets to identify the number of volunteers who had
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Tip of the Week December 22, 2022 The Help E-mail tab of the Mailbox is designed to provide a reference for System Operators. All System Operators in the account can review past questions and responses in case they find the information helpful. However, there may be past help inquiries that are simply thank-you responses, or
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Choosing volunteer management software can feel overwhelming with so many options on the market. The Volgistics team has designed this guide to help volunteer managers, program directors, and HR professionals cut through the noise. You’ll find a three-step framework for evaluating software, practical formulas for calculating ROI, and guidance on selecting a solution that fits
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The complexity of managing volunteers increases exponentially as organizations expand to multiple locations or departments. While this growth is a sign of success, it also introduces new administrative hurdles that manual processes and spreadsheets can’t handle. Multi-site volunteer management requires a strategic, technology-driven approach to ensure consistency, efficiency, and a positive experience for volunteers and
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Volunteer software implementation is a pivotal step for organizations wanting to streamline operations, boost engagement, and demonstrate measurable impact. Drawing on insights from almost 5,000 organizations, Volgistics shares proven strategies and lessons learned to help you navigate the process with confidence — whether you’re upgrading from spreadsheets or optimizing an existing system. Proven Strategies for
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