Episode 209 - Becoming an Architect of the Volunteer Experience
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Faiza Venzant used to focus on the paperwork and processes of managing volunteers in her work with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. But she doesn't do that anymore - she's shifted how she sees her work and the role she plays within her organization, and it's changed her whole approach to volunteer engagement!
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Episode 208 - Transforming Your Volunteer Strategy from the Ground Up
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SOAR365 (formerly the Greater Richmond Arc) was founded 65 years ago by parents determined to find new and different ways to support their children with disabilities. The agency provides a range of services and employment opportunities for people of all ages with a wide range of abilities.
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Episode 207 - Corporate Social Responsibility Its a Two-Way Street
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In the past, Voya Financial’s Employee Volunteer Program was similar to many - legacy events that were uninspired and unfocused. But not anymore.
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Episode 206 - Strengthening the Impact of Young Professional Volunteers
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Like many organization’s Habitat for Humanity, NYC has faced challenges when tapping into the time and talent of young professionals, but Ricardo Sebastian seems to have found the secret to success!
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Episode 205 - Digital Transformation as the New Normal - Moving Mentoring Online
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Oasis Institute is the largest intergenerational K-3 mentoring program in the nation with 83 school districts and 4000 tutors. I the past, all tutoring took place in person before COVID-19 required a pivot.
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Episode 204 - Building Community Together - Online & During a Pandemic
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Cedars has been supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1919. Their residential and day programs are known for creating a life-affirming, loving environment in which participants are able to live creative, productive, and joyous lives.
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Episode 203 - Dignity & Respect Extends to Volunteers Too
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Metrocrest Services in the greater Dallas Area provides food and support services to 600-800 clients a week. While they had a diverse clientele, volunteers came from the surrounding suburbs and didn’t reflect the diverse community they served.
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Episode 202 - The Hard Truth: Diversity & Inclusion from the Volunteer Perspective
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After decades as a leader of volunteers for high-profile national charities in the UK, Helen Timbrell switched gears to work as an organizational development consultant and coach.
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Episode 201 - Welcome to Season 2!
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What do you get when you interview a slate of talented leaders of volunteers and nonprofits professionals who understand the power of community? You get Season 2 of the Time + Talent podcast!
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109: The Rewards & Challenges of Nonprofit Board Diversity - Part 2
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In Part 2 of this interview, Dabash Negash from NYC Service shares practical ideas for starting a conversation and setting some goals and practices to help your organization understand and achieve better Board diversity, equity and inclusion. She also shares the ABCs of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. If you missed Episode 108, you can hear her discuss the results and findings from their survey and report on Board diversity in New York City.
info_outlineThe Huron River Watershed Council’s internship initiative addresses a trifecta of community needs, intern needs, and agency needs. Jason Frenzel - Volunteer & Stewardship Coordinator - is taking an iterative approach to its design and his approach has evolved over the years to become ever more aligned with the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) goals for the organization.
In addition, the internship program contributes to growing future scientists and community members that will become ambassadors and continue to advocate for the health of the watershed. Internships also forge strong alliances with local educational institutions.
He recommends that colleagues who want to start or improve intern engagement perform a SWOT Analysis of resources available in their area, so they know the assets they can work with; to make sure they are also creating contingency plans in case things don’t go as expected, and to plan for risk and liability issues for this special kind of community service.
Position descriptions for HRWC’s intern and volunteer roles can be found here https://www.hrwc.org/about/staff/jobs/.
If you want to learn more about the work of the Huron River Watershed Council, visit https://www.hrwc.org/.
You can also find Jason on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrenzel/.
Guest Bio:
Jason Frenzel
Volunteer & Stewardship Coordinator
Huron River Watershed Council
Jason has been a Manager of Volunteers since 2001 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His work at the City of Ann Arbor and now the Huron River Watershed Council has given him the opportunity to oversee a wide array of volunteer programming. Jason plays a leadership role in many community initiatives where he has rounded out his experience managing and facilitating small and large groups. He is an advisor to his local volunteer managers network and was the president of the board of directors of AL!VE, the national association of Volunteer Managers. Jason has held his Certification in Volunteer Administration, an international accreditation for Volunteer Engagement Professionals, since 2009. He also served as a City Councilmember in Ann Arbor.