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Volunteers and mentors are needed through 4-H to help improve community health and fitness
Published on March 12, 2013
Anyone can help make an impact in their community. -
Connecting with volunteers on Facebook
Published on March 12, 2013
Many volunteer managers are accustomed to connecting with their volunteers through traditional means. However, Facebook can often be an overlooked resource for staying connected to volunteers. -
Supervising volunteers: Five basic principles
Published on March 9, 2013
Supervising volunteers can be a very difficult job. With a hand full of resources, those who supervise volunteers can be successful. Learn the five basic principles that supervision of volunteers rests on. -
Using technology to enhance mentoring relationships
Published on March 5, 2013
Adults often worry about youth technology use and how it can negatively impact the quality of relationships. In an effort to find balance, this article discusses how mentoring relationships can be enhanced through the thoughtful use of technology. -
Successfully involving volunteers
Published on March 4, 2013
Volunteers are vital to the success of many organizations. Quality of volunteer experience is more important than quantity of hours volunteered. -
Get out of that rut!
Published on February 27, 2013
Even the most adventurous mentors and mentees can find themselves in an activity rut. Get some new ideas for mixing up your match meetings. -
How much is too much?
Published on February 16, 2013
How much personal information should a mentor share with a mentee? Are there topics that are off limits? How much is too much? -
Community service for scholarships
Published on February 16, 2013
The service to others benefits a community and can also lead to scholarships and pave the way to a brighter future through higher education. -
Maintaining your long-term mentoring relationship
Published on January 31, 2013
Long lasting mentoring relationships lead to increased youth outcomes, but it can be difficult to keep a relationship going as life circumstances change. -
Citizen science: People making a difference in their community and across the state
Published on January 23, 2013
Everyday, people from across the state are contributing to our knowledge and understanding of Michigan’s bountiful natural resources as citizen scientists.