It's Not a Recruitment Issue - Karen Knight Volunteer Management Consulting Don't have enough volunteers? It may be that your problem is not a recruitment issue at all. Here are some other places to look.

Don’t have enough volunteers? It may be that your problem is not a recruitment issue at all. Here are some other places to look, and ideas for solving those issues.

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Cheshire fire chief warns volunteer ranks are shrinking; town may need paid staff sooner than expected Fire leadership told the council volunteer numbers have fallen sharply and call complexity is rising; officials discussed recruitment, pay‑per‑call experiments and the long‑term cost of moving to a full career department as part of budget planning.

Cheshire's fire department faces a looming crisis as volunteer numbers dwindle and call volumes surge, pushing the town to consider paid staffing sooner than expected.

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Lawmakers consider tax credits and survivor coverage to shore up volunteer fire ranks Witnesses described a long decline in volunteer firefighters, suggested stipend tax relief and a personal income tax credit for active volunteers, and urged extending survivor health‑insurance protections to volunteers and marshals.

Connecticut lawmakers are taking bold steps to revive volunteer firefighting ranks with potential tax credits and survivor benefits that could change lives.

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North Dakota fire marshal outlines outreach, audits and training to boost recruitment State Fire Marshal Dr. Matthew Clark said his office will expand education, perform 10% regional certificate-of-existence audits in 2027, and support local departments with training, NFIRS reporting and grant-readiness to improve recruitment and federal grant outcomes.

North Dakota's new State Fire Marshal is shaking things up with bold plans for education and training to tackle volunteer recruitment challenges head-on!

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Guardian ad Litem program reports volunteer surge, seeks funding for staff and technology Alex Miller told the committee the Guardian ad Litem program grew volunteers from single-district pilots to 52 active volunteers and aims for 100 by July 1, 2026, but still needs paid staff, supervisory capacity, training and technology support to sustain the expansion.

The Guardian ad Litem program in Minnesota is experiencing a remarkable volunteer surge, aiming to triple its active volunteers by 2026, but they need your support to sustain this growth!

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Rethinking Volunteer Recruitment - Karen Knight Volunteer Management Consulting Start rethinking volunteer recruitment by focusing less on convincing people to sign up, and more on making the process easy for them.

I have an idea. Let's start rethinking volunteer recruitment by focusing less on convincing people to sign up, and more on making the process easy for them. I wonder where that would take us??

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Kentucky Senate trims board size, updates CASA statutes to aid rural programs; SB17 passes The Senate passed SB17 to lower minimum CASA board membership, allow some cabinet employees to serve as volunteers except those in DCBS, update a national organization reference, and rename the state association; the bill passed unanimously after committee substitute and title amendment.

Kentucky's Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill to modernize CASA programs, lowering board requirements and boosting volunteer recruitment in rural areas!

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Cass County ambulance groups seek clarity as state taxing-district requirement takes effect Local ambulance representatives told the Cass County Commission that four ambulance services and six quick-response units face uncertainty after a state requirement that ambulance services form taxing districts; presenters asked the county to continue funding during the transition while they resolve mill-levy and QRU funding questions.

Cass County ambulance services are facing a funding crisis as new state taxing district requirements loom, leaving vital volunteer squads at risk of operating in the red.

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Legislators hear that Vermont’s EMS is strained by volunteer shortages, patchy data and uneven coverage An advisory committee presentation to the House Government Operations & Military Affairs Committee highlighted uneven coverage across 13 EMS districts, declining volunteer availability, major gaps in operational and financial data, and rising call volumes; the committee flagged training, recruitment and financial-reporting reforms for follow-up.

Vermont’s emergency medical services are at a breaking point, plagued by volunteer shortages, uneven coverage, and alarming data gaps.

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County aging planners warn long waits for Meals on Wheels and in‑home care; ask commissioners for more state funding PTRC aging planners told Rockingham County commissioners that block‑grant funding and senior‑center dollars are not keeping pace with demand; home‑delivered meal waitlists and in‑home service waits stretch months to years, and volunteer shortages limit delivery capacity.

Rockingham County's older adults face staggering wait times for essential services, with some waiting up to two years for a meal delivery—what can be done to change this urgent situation?

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HPC approves full-county point‑in‑time methodology, adds ER outreach The Homelessness Planning Council approved a full-census point‑in‑time methodology for late January that uses the Hyperion data tool, adds teams to survey emergency rooms twice during the night, and relies on ~24 teams and 115 volunteers so far; the motion passed by voice.

Davidson County is taking a bold step in combating homelessness with a full-county census and new emergency room outreach to ensure no one is left out!

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Charter review covers appointments, town clerk/treasurer roles, audit and ethics committees Discussion focused on whether to elect or appoint positions such as the town clerk and treasurer, the role and term limits of the audit committee, and how to preserve independent oversight while retaining volunteer recruitment and civility.

Debate is heating up in Connecticut as officials consider removing term limits and shifting key roles like town clerk and treasurer from elected to appointed positions—what's at stake for democracy and oversight?

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Palo Alto hearing spotlights rising food insecurity; nonprofits and state senator describe surge in demand Local nonprofits and a state senator told the Human Relations Commission that rising prices, housing costs and federal cuts have increased demand for food assistance — one community drive gathered about 10,000 pounds of donations — and providers asked the city to help with volunteers, funding and outreach.

Palo Alto's nonprofits are facing an alarming surge in food insecurity, as demand skyrockets and resources dwindle, leaving many families struggling to make ends meet.

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Here's a Quick Tip to start the second half of November! If you're looking to increase recruitment for the holiday season, this is a good one!

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Gamifying Volunteer Recruitment - Karen Knight Volunteer Management Consulting Gamifying volunteer recruitment has many benefits, including getting volunteers more involved in easy and fun ways, and saving you time.

Gamifying volunteer recruitment has many benefits, including getting volunteers more involved in easy and fun ways, and saving you time. Here’s how you can do it.

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One of my favourite Quick Tips!

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🎉 Celebrating 10 years of ‘digital’ Reach 🎉
10 years after Reach introduced its first #digital #volunteering platform, CEO Janet Thorne reflects on the successes achieved and how the recently launched new #upgrade will support future developments: buff.ly/0dtfeTi
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Emergency Services Face Crisis as Only Five Volunteer Organizations Remain Only five volunteer organizations provide emergency services, including four rescue squads.

Chesterfield County is facing a critical emergency services crisis, with only five volunteer organizations left to protect the community's safety.

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Advocacy Group Reports 19 Case Closures and Seeks New Volunteers for Children's Support Casa advocacy group highlights improved case resolution and ongoing volunteer recruitment efforts.

St. Croix County's CASA program celebrates a remarkable increase in case closures and seeks dedicated volunteers to continue their vital support for vulnerable children.

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Answer Your Volunteer Inquiries Already! - Karen Knight Volunteer Management Consulting I need to rant. Why is it that answering volunteer inquiries is so often put way down on the priority list? There's just no excuse for it!

I need to rant. Why is it that answering volunteer inquiries is so often put way down on the priority list? There's just no excuse for it! I know people are busy, but REALLY!

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Rural EMT Discusses Volunteer Challenges Amid North Dakota's Population Shift Emergency services face declining volunteers as rural populations move to urban areas.

North Dakota's rural emergency services are facing a crisis as volunteer numbers dwindle amidst shifting populations and demanding lifestyles.

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Senate Committee Launches Study on Volunteer Emergency Responder Recruitment and Retention Committee discusses decline of volunteers and ways to enhance recruitment and retention.

North Dakota's Emergency Response Services Committee is tackling the urgent crisis of declining volunteer emergency responders—what solutions are on the table?

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North Dakota EMS Committee Discusses Volunteer Recruitment Challenges and Training Standards Committee considers lowering training requirements to improve EMS volunteer retention in North Dakota.

North Dakota's EMS faces a critical volunteer shortage, prompting urgent discussions on adjusting training standards to better support rural responders.

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Carrington Fire Department Faces Volunteer Shortage Amid Aging Population Challenges Carrington struggles with fire department volunteer shortages due to an aging community and societal shifts.

Carrington's fire department is facing a critical volunteer shortage as an aging population and changing family dynamics threaten emergency response capabilities.

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North Dakota Fire Departments Face Recruitment Challenges Amidst Volunteer Time Constraints Fire departments struggle to recruit and retain volunteers due to time commitments and outdated structures.

North Dakota's volunteer fire departments are facing a crisis as time constraints and outdated structures threaten their ability to recruit and retain essential responders.

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Mark Reinhardt highlights recruitment challenges for Macville Ambulance Service District Reinhardt discusses declining volunteerism impacting emergency services in rural North Dakota.

The future of rural emergency response is in jeopardy, as volunteerism in ambulance services faces a dramatic decline, leaving communities vulnerable.

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Oaks Ambulance Service Discusses Funding Challenges and Community Recruitment Strategies Oaks leader details funding sources and community engagement efforts during committee meeting.

Small-town ambulance services in North Dakota are facing a funding crisis and staffing shortages that threaten their ability to respond to emergencies—what can be done to save them?

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North Dakota Task Force Proposes Incentives to Boost Volunteer Emergency Responders Task force recommends tax credits and training stipends to enhance volunteer emergency responder recruitment.

North Dakota's Emergency Response Services Committee is proposing innovative tax and education incentives to combat the alarming decline in volunteer emergency responders.

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ArnieGuard Fire Chief highlights urgent need for volunteer recruitment and funding in Mackenzie County Fire Chief calls for community engagement to address staffing and funding challenges.

Mackenzie County’s emergency response services are on the brink, struggling with limited funding and dwindling volunteers as the demand grows amid the oil and gas boom.

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Lincoln County Planning Commission Explores Term Limits Amid Recruitment Challenges Commission discusses term limits while striving to attract more volunteers for board positions.

Lincoln County Commissioners have given the green light to a private hunting retreat, sparking discussions on term limits and recruitment for the Planning Commission.

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