What is volunteering, really? In 1998, a three-hour workshop stopped me in my tracks and made me rethink everything I believed about it. Nearly 30 years later, I think we need that challenge more than ever. New #200WordTuesday thread👇
In this latest #200WordTuesday thread I explore the need to focus on the cause, the mission, the purpose of your work if you want to attract volunteers.
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It's never to early to talk about Volunteers' Week. In this new #200WordTuesday I've got four quick volunteer recognition tips to help Volunteer Engagement Professionals make the most of your national volunteer week in 2026.
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This new #200WordTuesday is all about burnout and three practical steps you can take to help avoid it.
Don’t burn out: Tips for Volunteer Engagement Professionals
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A new #200WordTuesday that seems rather timely for the current state of things.
Nobody gets paid to start a revolution
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Wooden blocks in a line with the numbers 2026 painted onto them
Kicking off 2026 with a new #200WordTuesday which I hope provides some words of inspiration for the volunteer engagement year ahead.
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It's time for my last #200WordTuesday thread of the year, so I'm going out celebrating the profession of volunteer engagement as the best profession ever.
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In my latest #200WordTuesday thread, "Who counts as a volunteer?", I reflect on a conversation at a recent conference and how it reminds us to look for teachable moment to educate others about the importance of #volunteers and #volunteering.
2025 has been a challenging year for the world on many fronts.
People can feel lost and hopeless in such times.
That’s why I think this #200WordTuesday needs resharing.
For this #200WordTuesday, I’m doing something I’ve never really done before — I’m recycling an old post.
I originally shared it at the end of November 2022.
When I was reviewing old posts recently, I came across this article, and it really resonated with me.
For this week's #200WordTuesday thread I am sharing a piece I wrote three years ago. Why? Because I think it resonates now more than ever. I hope it gives you inspiration and encouragement, especially if your work involves volunteer engagement.
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In my new #200WordTuesday article, I briefly explore why nonprofits must collaborate if they want to be successful at engaging volunteers.
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We Volunteer Engagement Professionals are always looking for ways to influence leadership to embrace the strategic potential of volunteering. But have we ever asked what data would make them sit up and take notice?
That's the theme of my new #200WordTuesday article.
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The spark to volunteer
In my latest #200WordTuesday article, I share a story from my local community about how we can choose to respond to situations with the spark of volunteering.
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Everyone has an opinion on something. In today's #200WordTuesday thread, I am sharing eight of mine on volunteering.
Maybe you could share some of yours in response?
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This new #200WordTuesday article is another reminder to Volunteer Involving Organisations that they need to change if they want to engage volunteers effectively in future.
A good start is listening to their Volunteer Manager and investing in their capacity.
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A new #200WordTuesday thread for Volunteer Engagement Professionals as we enter what for many is the annual planning and budgeting cycle.
Fight your corner…again
"Your expertise needs to be listened to."
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I’ve written a few #200WordTuesday articles about influencing around volunteer engagement during budgeting and planning. They are over on LinkedIn as articles on my profile
It's three months until International Volunteer Managers Day 2025.
My new #200WordTuesday thread explores the theme and encourages you to take action to build our profession.
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I’m now taking a much-needed summer break. The next #200WordTuesday post will be published on the 5th August.
Summer holidays are here in the Northern Hemisphere, so that can mean just one thing: my annual summer reading list for Volunteer Engagement Professionals.
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As we reach the half-way point of 2025, it's a good time to take stock of the year so far. That's my encouragement to you in this new #200WordTuesday thread.
Volunteer Engagement Professionals need to get better are speaking out on matters that are important to us.
My new #200WordTuesday post briefly explores this theme.
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Ever wondered why I publish my #200WordTuesday posts as LinkedIn articles, not on my feed?
Wonder no more. My latest thread explains all and encourages you to do the same.
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A new #200WordTuesday thread to get us thinking about our priorities as Volunteer Engagement Professionals and Volunteer Involving Organisations.
I'd love to get your take on this so please leave a comment on the article.
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Time for a new #200WordTuesday and, as we are in the season for many National Volunteer Weeks, this new article reminds us that recognition is about more than thanking volunteers for what they do.
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What are two important questions in volunteer engagement that we seem to forgot to ask when new initiatives are developed?
Find out in my latest #200WordTuesday thread.
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This latest #200WordTuesday has ten new ideas for revolutionising your volunteer engagement.
Ready to up your game?
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A new #200WordTuesday in which I share ten quotations I love. What are some of your favourites?
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