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Abstract

Turning Volunteers Away: Pro or Con? Grants For Volunteers Federal Work‐Study Program Subsidizes Paid Interns Recruitment Ideas Websites to Help Recruit Potential Volunteers Volunteers‐in‐residence Make the Most of Musically Inclined Volunteers Musical Volunteers in Action Meeting Management Refresh Meetings by Shaking Up Seating Arrangements Targeted Recruitment Engage Boomers to Strengthen Volunteer Efforts Upcoming Webinars Website Coordinates Colleges, Students, Volunteer Agencies Corporate Partnership Blends Volunteerism, Fundraising Volunteer‐driven Events Rely on Volunteers for Fundraising Support Corporate Volunteers Create a Win‐win Situation With Corporate Volunteering Options Specialized Involvement Advance Mission With a Technology Advisory Council Management Tools Foster a Meaningful Volunteer Program Effective Communications Keep Volunteers Updated With a News Book Recruitment Tools Create Volunteer Continuity With a Yearly Recruitment Plan Think Outside the Box When Drafting a Recruitment Plan Consider a Volunteer Recruitment Committee Volunteer Manager Characteristics Characteristics of the Ideal Volunteer Manager Roles and Responsibilities Spell Out Volunteer Requirements to Save Time, Funds How to Create an Effective Volunteer Requirements List Got a Gut Feeling? Check References Volunteer Principles Leading the Way With Winning Principles Event Planning Project Planning Tips Setting an Example Turn Cynicism Into Encouragement Plethora of Toolkits Available For Service Projects