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Comment on Book Recommendations: The “Art” of Volunteer Management by lindsay

lindsay — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:48:14 +0000

Hi Lori, and thanks for your recommendation! I have also read and enjoyed “Now, Discover Your Strengths” and agree that it’s a great book for VMs. You make a really important point about a strength being something you love, not just something you do well…the topic of pro-bono, skills-based volunteering is really “hot” right now, but it’s also important to remember that volunteers may want to do something completely different from their paid jobs in their volunteer roles.
Best,
Lindsay
Energize Bookstore Manager

Comment on Book Recommendations: The “Art” of Volunteer Management by Lori Hudson

Lori Hudson — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:29:19 +0000

Without a doubt, Marcus Buckingham’s, “Now, Discover Your Strengths” continues to make a huge impact on my management philosophy. The basic premise; “Instead of focusing on weaknesses and trying to improve them, focus on what makes you special and unique. A strength is something that makes you feel strong. Not simply something you do well.”
Many times folks are stuck in a 40+ hour a week job simply doing what they do well. They don’t love it, but they are good at what they do so they stay and collect a paycheck. They come to me (or any volunteer manager) looking for an opportunity to use their strengths in a volunteer role. They may not articulate it in these words, but the desire to do something that strengthens them is often a driving force to get involved in volunteering.

Comment on Author Interview – “A People Lens” by Cameron Compton

Cameron Compton — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:55:55 +0000

I would like to hear from you regarding recruiting volunteers for hospice. Alleged volunteers say it is such a noble profession and they would like to be a part of it, but fail to show up for training. This happens over and over. Also, the training needs to be revamped…in my opinion, it is boring, but required, or mandated by the state.

Comment on About the Book Blog by Elim Chan

Elim Chan — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:16:27 +0000

Just to drop in and say, well done! Good jobs, from Eden Foundation in Taiwan, Asia.
It is rare in our parts of the world to have sooooooo many information about volunteer and its related issues. Thank God for internet access around the world.
Thank you so much for providing such information.
Keep in touch from Taiwan!
Well done!