Volunteer recognition. It is a tricky thing to get right. As I wrote last month, well intentioned long service awards for volunteering increasingly risk alienating those who can only give time in shorter bursts. Woe betide anyone who actually listens to volunteers when they say they don’t want any recognition for what they do. Fail… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Do we need to think differently about Volunteers’ Week?
This weekend sees the start of the 28th Volunteers’ Week taking place across the UK. Organised by members of the UK Volunteering Forum, the week provides a focal point for many organisations to recognise and celebrate the work of the millions of volunteers who, quite literally, keep this country going. This weekend is also the… Read more »