Guides, Articles, & Books

MAVA Articles

• Reinventing Volunteerism: A Fresh Approach to Changing the World -- by Mary Quirk, April 2009

• 14 Steps to Developing a Top-Notch Volunteer Program -- by Mary Quirk, from Fieldstone Alliance, February 2009

• Seven Tips to Capitalize on Volunteer Resources During Tight Times -- by Mary Quirk, December 2008
  

• Training for Organization Leaders: Capitalize on Volunteer Resources During Tough Economic Times -- curriculum developed by Mary Quirk for E-Volunteerism

• Volunteer Paradigm Shift: A Four Stage Model -- by Lee George, Brain Injury Association of Minnesota, October 2008. This article was written by Lee George, MAVA Board Member and Trainer and Volunteer Manager for the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota.
  

MAVA Tool Kit for Building a Peer Professional Network -- Develop your own network of leaders of volunteers using this 33 page notebook that covers topics ranging from Stages in Network Development and Balancing Participants' Need to Outreach Tips.


Good Practice Guides

• Volunteer Management Good Practice Guide -- Free online guide from the Johnson center Nonprofit Leadership Institute

• Managing Volunteers: A Good Practice Guide -- From the Citizens Information Board

Free Electronic Books from Energize, Inc. -- Choose from hundreds of books on numerous topics, from recruitment, diversity, virtual volunteering, and many more.

E-Volunteerism -- "Electric Journal of the Volunteer Community," E-Volunteerism is a quarterly publication that caters to managers of volunteers.

Stanford Center for Social Innovation -- You don't have to attend Stanford, just make it seem like you do with information from Standford's Center for Social Innovation. Check out studies and articles on the subject of volunteerism and other topics. The website also contains a blog, podcasts, and videos. This department publishes the Stanford Social Innovation Review, a subscription publication for nonprofit leaders and foundations.

Youth Engaged in Service Tool Kit -- For those who wish to create a new program or add to an existing one, this tool kit helps you attract youth to your program.


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