201: Welcome to Season 2
Tobi Johnson, President & Founder of VolunteerPro, and Jennifer Bennett, Director , Education & Training at VolunteerMatch talk about the lead up to Season 2, and outline the themes and trends that are driving volunteer engagement during COVID-19.
Show Notes:
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!
We couldn’t be more appreciative of our smart and dedicated guests this season and can’t wait to give you the rundown on what you can expect. We have deep respect for the talented people who lead volunteer programs -- their leadership skills are being tested in the current environment, but they are undaunted.
In the Season 2 kick-off, we discuss how putting relationships with volunteers front and center can allow for powerful changes whether they come from internal or external forces.
We note that we still have a long way to go in terms of making volunteerism a welcoming place for people from all walks of life and that diversity in volunteer engagement isn't just something that happens. We all need to work to ensure that our organization's vision of volunteer engagement is more inclusive
Finally, we call out that digital maturity for volunteer organizations matters now more than ever and that it’s time to up our game.
It’s been an honor to interview our guests this season. They demonstrate so admirably that when things get tough, nonprofit leaders who build creativity and flexibility on top of a strong foundation are the ones that will be able to bounce forward from any crisis.
For More:
For an overview of the first Season of the Time + Talent podcast, check out Episode 101: Welcome to the T+T Podcast - Bold Practices in Volunteer Engagement.