Advocate, Donor or Board Advisor ? How to Help from Home During the Global Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has changed overnight how we interact, launching us from the real world into the virtual world. It has also changed the way we are volunteering: we have now entered the era of virtual volunteering. The world of virtual volunteering...
Tips to help you manage virtual volunteers
The do’s and don’ts of virtual volunteer management Article written by : Georgia Morrison – Free to Shine Board Member When working with virtual volunteers, there are a few things that you can do to ensure the project goes smoothly. With the added challenges;...
3 Reasons to Try Skilled Virtual Volunteering in the Time of COVID-19
The dramatic impact of COVID-19 has, amongst other aspects, abruptly halted travels abroad and consequently, in-person volunteering activities worldwide. However, it has brought an unexpected silver lining in the world of volunteerism in the form of increased...
New to Volunteering from Home? These Resources Can Help!
Volunteering from home is a great way of giving back from the comfort of your home with the added advantage of working flexibly in the days and hours of your choice. At the same time, it’s a great opportunity that enables you to learn how to make use of...
Volunteering from Home—the Perks of Making a Difference from Wherever You Are
Virtual volunteering is one of the most recent new frontiers of professional and skilled volunteering. Also called online volunteering, cyber service, online mentoring, tele tutoring and various other names, it basically allows volunteers to complete their tasks, in...
Volunteering from Home—Tips and Suggestions
Virtual volunteering is a great way for you to make an impact while allowing yourself to stay in the comfort of your own home. Professionals doing good has had the fortune of already having had a few volunteers from various parts of the world who were able to donate...
Unqualified Volunteering in Developing Countries like Cambodia—When It Does No Good
We believe that volunteers who are skilled and qualified for the job, who have an adaptable and humble attitude, and moreover, are able to stay abroad long-term have very good chances of making a sustainable impact on the hosting community and have a meaningful...
A Glossary of Volunteering
Are you interested in volunteering but have become confused due to the numerous volunteering terms you’ve come across? Never fear! The following small glossary may be a beacon in providing guidance in the increasingly complex sea of volunteering. ...
Steps to Take Before Returning Home
When your volunteer term abroad is coming to an end and there are just a few weeks remaining before your return home, it’s natural to be feeling homesick and looking forward to seeing your friends and family again. This is particularly true if...
How to Protect Yourself and Your Belongings While Volunteering Overseas
We believe that safety and peace of mind are vital for an overseas volunteering experience. Travel and health insurance coverage is often overlooked, as it’s frequently perceived as an extra cost or something that’s not really necessary. In reality,...
How to Ace Your Volunteer Placement Interview
After you apply for an overseas volunteer project, you may receive a request for an interview, which is an excellent sign of your placement agency or host organisation being ethical and legit. It shows that the organisation wants to evaluate your compatibility...
What Kind Of Volunteer Are You?
When you first decide to volunteer for a non-profit, you probably start with focusing all your time and energy on choosing the perfect cause, the type of volunteer project or your favourite location. However, volunteering—particularly skilled volunteering where you...
Expect the Unexpected While Volunteering
Volunteer placements abroad in countries like Cambodia are life-changing and transformative experiences. However, these experiences are not necessarily positive. While many volunteers do find their volunteer experiences to be enriching and gratifying, others find...
How Volunteering Can Aid the Career of a Professional
Can volunteering have a positive effect on career progression and lead to employment? The short answer is, “It depends.” Increasingly, corporate organisations are making note of job candidates’ volunteer efforts, and existing employees who do...
How Corporate Volunteerism Can Engage Your Employees and Help Non-profits
Since the late 2000s, the term “employee engagement” has escaped the closed door of the HR department and become widespread in management practice as a shared responsibility across the organisation. The capacity to keep your people motivated and committed has turned...
Volunteering Abroad: Can You Sustain Yourself Financially?
Like planning a holiday, preparing for a volunteer experience abroad requires some thinking on how to be financially sustainable during your stay. The vast majority of legit and ethical international NGOs require volunteers to pay for their travel and living...