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Using Facebook groups to support volunteers
Published on April 16, 2013
Many volunteer managers are accustomed to connecting with their volunteers through traditional means like progress reports, phone calls, meetings, or even phone calls. Facebook can often be an overlooked resource for staying connected to volunteers. -
Celebrating Earth Day helps youth develop leadership skills
Published on April 13, 2013
Many Earth Day events give youth a chance to create positive change. -
Engaging volunteers through social media
Published on April 2, 2013
Many volunteer managers are accustomed to connecting with their volunteers through traditional means like progress reports, emails, meetings or even phone calls. However, social media can often be an overlooked resource for staying connected to volunteers. -
Voluntourism: An explanation
Published on April 2, 2013
A refresher of what voluntourism is, who is voluntouring, and resources available to those interested in learning more about the pros and cons of voluntourism. -
Teens and parents becoming engaged as a family
Published on March 28, 2013
Beyond potlucks, family engagement through club involvement is important. -
Supervisors: How to empower the volunteers they oversee
Published on March 26, 2013
In 2011, 26.5 percent of Michigan residents volunteered through an organization. -
All good things must end
Published on March 24, 2013
School-based mentoring matches often close at the end of the school year. How can mentors make the closure process as positive as possible for their mentee? -
4-H teen spreads EGGcellence in her community
Published on March 22, 2013
One 4-H teen starts a community project to donate fresh eggs to local food pantries and soup kitchens. -
4-H Capitol Experience prepares teens for active citizenship
Published on March 22, 2013
Teens from across Michigan gathered at the state Capitol March 17-20 for the annual 4-H Capitol Experience conference. -
Teacher’s pet! 4-H teen brings dog to schools to help kids improve reading
Published on March 22, 2013
4-H teen Hannah Montgomery helps kids improve their reading skills when they get to read to her dog, Dash.