Reshaping Volunteerism During COVID-19

Strategies for adapting programs and purposefully engaging employees
Apr 20, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Cybergrants | Blog

April is Volunteer Month, but with the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling many in-person/community volunteer opportunities,  there are other ways to make an impact - virtually and remotely - during this time of social distancing. How do we continue to support the operation of nonprofit organizations - balancing their needs, your resources and current limitations imposed on us by COVID-19?

An expanded perspective of volunteering means your teams no longer have to be physically together, and always onsite to make an impact. In our current reality, online and remote service should also be an integral part of your organization’s overall strategy for volunteer involvement. Regardless of your team's skill sets and experience, many causes - whose core values and mission align with the interests of your company’s - could use more than just in-person help. Volunteerism is still happening, but it is being reshaped to meet the challenges of today. Is it more complex? Yes. Are team and event related strategies on hold? Yes. Are there volunteers out there ready to contribute? Without question.

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