Minnesota has experienced dramatic changes in population over the last 25 years with one of the highest rates of growth in diversity in the United States. Examine how your volunteer program can tap into Minnesota's growing diversity in our latest workshop series, "Relationships Matter: Volunteerism in Immigrant Communities."

MAVA and Dr. Mai Moua of Leadership Paradigms embarked on a study to learn about volunteerism practices in Somali, Hmong and Latino communities. Relying on focus groups, interviews, surveys and literature, the research found critical dynamics at play in understanding immigrant volunteerism practices and a need for nonprofit organizations to be more flexible in their practices and perspectives when engaging immigrant volunteers.

Click here to learn more, view our research or sign up for an upcoming workshop.

Research shows that Baby Boomers are looking at retirement in a whole new way, remaining active and engaged within their communities. While studies have shown us how this generation wishes to contribute, there is little information about how volunteer leaders can better assist these volunteers to pursue their passions by recruiting, retaining and engaging them in meaningful roles.

Join us for our next workshop "Engaging Baby Boomers and New Generations of Volunteers"  in Rochester, Minneapolis, Willmar or Duluth. This interactive skill building workshop is the product of a full year of work by a MAVA Task Force, compiling results of recent research and practical tips from Minnesota leaders of volunteers. For more information click here!