Volunteer Relations at Boston Area Gleaners
11.11.2020 in Volunteer RelationsA successful gleaning program is largely dependent on the engagement of a base of committed and enthusiastic volunteers.
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Volunteer Relations at Iskashitaa Refugee Network
09.11.2020 in Volunteer RelationsIskashitaa relies on volunteer efforts in every aspect of their organization. From gleaning fruit, to answering the office phone, and serving on the Board of Directors, Iskashitaa could not operate without the robust inclusion of volunteers.
Volunteer Relations at Community Food Share
31.03.2020 in Volunteer RelationsDuring the 2017 season, 150 volunteers dedicated 6,000 hours of service to the Garden Share programs. This was an increase of 40 volunteers and almost 1,500 hours from the previous year when the VISTA was not present. In 2018, 300 volunteers worked with Garden Share through Earth’s Table, events, and gleaning. They dedicated nearly 6,000 hours of their time..
Volunteer Relations at the Community Action Center
19.03.2020 in Volunteer RelationsThe team of volunteers that was created prior to the 1st year VISTA, called the Food Assessment Collaborative Team (FACT), consists of members from the Community Action Center, Backyard Harvest, Washington State University Center for Civic Engagement, Council on Aging, and various other community members..
Volunteer Relations with the Vashon Food Bank
13.03.2020 in Volunteer RelationsHarvest for Vashon volunteer outreach has taken on many different forms over the last two years, and a consistent factor to account for is the unique profile of island neighbors. The island has a population of 10,000, most of whom are elderly residents and young families..
Volunteer Relations with SoSA Georgia
10.03.2020 in Volunteer RelationsVolunteers represent one side of the triangle. Like most gleaning programs, the SoSA Gleaning Network depends on volunteers willing to give their time. Many people are looking for the opportunity to give back to the community..
Volunteer Relations with SoSA Florida
10.03.2020 in Volunteer RelationsSoSA Florida’s diverse volunteer base runs the demographic and geographic spectrum. Throughout the entire state, our volunteers represent various ages, religions, orientations, creeds, and ethnicities. Outreach and recruitment efforts reflect this variety. In person outreach occurs at hunger related or environmental conferences, religious services, volunteer expos, schools, and community meetings..
Volunteer Relations at Urban Abundance
09.03.2020 in Volunteer RelationsUrban Abundance helps harvest and tend backyard and community orchards in Clark County, WA. Urban Abundance volunteers help with orchard maintenance, harvest, and outreach..
Volunteer Recruitment and Outreach Strategies with OIC
26.02.2020 in Volunteer RelationsIn Yakima, the program has three types of volunteers: out-of-town groups, in-town groups, and individual volunteers. Our recruitment and management strategies are different for each..
Volunteer Outreach with Food for Others
25.02.2020 in Volunteer RelationsA great way to recruit volunteers while at an established non-profit is to pull from the organization’s networks. Volunteers that are already dedicated to the organization may be looking for additional ways to help. These are people that are reliable and vetted over months/ years…