Volunteers
Pam Farr, American Red Cross
When it comes to planning, Pam Farr is a hero. As national chair of
volunteers for the American Red Cross, America's premier humanitarian
organization, she is both a key executive leader and a spokesperson for
emergency planning.
This year, VolunteerMatch's Inner Beauty campaign is featuring the
contributions of leading volunteers like Pam who are making a
difference at some of America's most effective nonprofit organizations.
Volunteers Are Beautiful People
Bringing good people and good causes together is what we do. In this section, we offer resources to get you started and keep you going. Let us help you find a cause that needs your help, because it's good to be beautiful.
Getting Started
New to VolunteerMatch? Need a little help getting started? Here is a good place to begin.
Why Join VolunteerMatch?
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Find an Opportunity
Ready to get started? You're just a click away from the start of your search for a great place to volunteer.
How to Be a Great Volunteer
Are you new to volunteering, or wondering how to get more out of your volunteering experience? Have you had a hard time finding the right place to volunteer? This webinar will walk you through some of the training and screening tools nonprofits use, and will better prepare you to ask questions and evaluate whether the organization is a good fit for you and your skills. Potential stumbling blocks that volunteers encounter will be covered, as well as tools to help you identify and overcome them. Presented by two experienced volunteer managers this is an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn how to be a great volunteer.
Tuesday, 5/12, 2009 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT — Register Now
Thursday, 6/11, 2009 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT — Register Now
Thursday, 7/2, 2009 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT — Register Now
Tuesday, 8/11, 2009 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT — Register Now
Thursday, 9/10, 2009 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT — Register Now
Tuesday, 10/13, 2009 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT — Register Now
Tuesday, 11/10, 2009 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT — Register Now
Tuesday, 12/8, 2009 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT — Register Now
Resources
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Thank You
To all of the generous individuals who have made a gift to VolunteerMatch, thank you. We can't do it without you.
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The better you are as a volunteer manager, the better off your organization will be. Spend time today to learn how to use VolunteerMatch to build your capacity.
Did You Know?
25% of VolunteerMatch users are first-time volunteers and 50% are under 30.
86% of users report being either satisfied, or very satisfied, with the volunteer experiences they found on VolunteerMatch.
What Our Users Say
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Paula D. Gallien, Volunteer
"Thank you for giving me my start in volunteering!"
Al Wilhelm, Volunteer