The role of motivational drivers in volunteer retention
Volunteer retention is an art that we all need to learn to master. Volunteers are the heart and drivers of…
Volunteer Management
The Basics of Volunteer Management – Resources for Local Chapter Leaders
Volunteers are going to be your key players in the chapter – as a new chapter leader, you will need…
Additional Internal Materials – Resources for Local Chapter Leaders
Wrapping your head around your new role may seem like a challenge. Do not worry though, as AFS has been…
Communication – Resources for Local Chapter Leaders
The way we communicate with the different players in AFS can make a huge difference in how effective we are…
The role of feedback and recognition
The Volunteer Journey is our unified take on volunteer development and engagement. For the past months, we have been reviewing…
Managing volunteer leads during COVID-19
AFS’ comprehensive approach to volunteer development is described in the Volunteer Journey. Its first stage, Engagement, talks about how we…
Introducing the Volunteer Engagement System Playbook
For the past year, we’ve developed a series of tools to help us improve the experience of our volunteers. Through…
8 New Partners joining the Volunteer Engagement System Project!
The Volunteer Engagement System Project aims to address the decreasing program, volunteer and chapter numbers around the network, by providing…
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Volunteer Development
As a volunteer-driven organization, we need to be constantly looking out for our volunteers and their needs. An AFS office…