Volunteering

• How Can the Nonprofit Field Better Support Volunteerism?, Nonprofit Quarterly
• The Importance of Volunteering, Habitat for Humanity
• Volunteers: An Essential Part of the Nonprofit Workforce, Independent Sector
• Why Volunteers Are Essential for the Success of Many Nonprofits, POINT

Joining a Board

• 3 Steps to Take if You Want to Join a Nonprofit Board, idealist
• 5 Tips for Joining a Nonprofit Board, Fidelity Charitable
• Board Member Positions – Find Opportunities and Join a Board of Directors, BoardSource
• Choosing a Nonprofit Board to Join, propel nonprofits

Recruiting

• Boston Cares
• Connect for Good
• Idealist
• Points of Light
• Readiness Roadmap: Is Your Organization Ready for Skills-Based Volunteers
• Recruiting Nonprofit Volunteers – 10 Best Practices, NANOE

Managing/Retaining

• 19 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Ideas You Should Try, bloomerang
• Developing and Managing Volunteer Programs, Free Management Library
• The Essential Guide to Managing Volunteers at Your Nonprofit,  VolunteerPro
• Recruiting Nonprofit Volunteers: 10 Best Practices, NANOE
• Volunteers, National Council of Nonprofits
• Volunteer Management 101: The Complete Guide for Nonprofits, bloomerang + Kindful
• Volunteer Management: The Complete Guide for Nonprofits (2026), VolunteerHub
• What Tax-Free Benefits Can Nonprofits Give Volunteers, NOLO Law for All
• When the F1 Key Doesn’t Work – Attracting and Retaining Volunteers, Nonprofit Hub
• Your Go-to Volunteer Management Guide: Tips for Nonprofits, bloomerang

Training

• Effective Volunteer Training Ideas for Your Next Orientation,  VolunteerPro
• Volunteer Training for Nonprofits: How to Build Your Dream Team!,  WildApricot
• Volunteer Training: How to Set Volunteers Up for Success, better impact
• Volunteer Training Program: Step-by-Step Guide for Nonprofits,  VolunteerMatters

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