May 1, 2024
Updated June 26, 2025
17 minute read
A Comprehensive Guide to Volunteer Management
Volunteer management is the systematic process organizations use to recruit, train, supervise, engage, and retain individuals who offer their time and skills without direct monetary compensation. This field is crucial across various sectors, including non-profit organizations, public institutions like schools and hospitals, and even within corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. At its core, volunteer management bridges the gap between the altruistic intentions of individuals and the tangible needs of organizations and communities. It ensures that the efforts of volunteers are channeled effectively towards achieving an organization's mission and goals.
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Reading list
We've selected six books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Volunteer Management.
This handbook provides step-by-step guidance on every aspect of volunteer management, from developing a volunteer program to evaluating its success. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to create a successful volunteer program in a nonprofit setting.
Provides an overview of volunteer management, with a focus on the development and implementation of strategies for successful volunteer programs. It discusses topics such as volunteer recruitment, training, motivation, and evaluation.
Provides a comprehensive overview of a major survey of volunteer management practices. It discusses topics such as the training and experience of volunteer managers, the challenges and opportunities of volunteer management, and the future of volunteer management.
Provides a comprehensive overview of volunteer management, with a focus on involving and inspiring volunteers. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to create a successful volunteer program.
Provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities of volunteer management in the public sector. It discusses topics such as the role of volunteers in government, the management of volunteers in public agencies, and the evaluation of volunteer programs.
Provides a comprehensive overview of how to use social media to recruit, engage, and manage volunteers. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about using social media to support volunteer programs.
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