Categories: Volunteer Risk Management
April 13, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
How to Honor and Respect Your Volunteers
Nonprofits across the country are showcasing their creative talents to celebrate the contributions of volunteers during the month of April, “National Volunteer Month.” Here at the NRMC we receive quite a few calls from volunteers. Unfortunately, since we’re all about...
Topics: Volunteer Risk Management
October 21, 2015
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Frankenstein Effect
With Halloween swiftly approaching, I’ve been humming ‘Monster Mash’ and craving anything pumpkin-flavored. A few nights ago I went shopping for dog food, but found myself drawn to the cheap-but-adorable doggie Halloween costumes. I came home with a bag of...
Topics: Volunteer Risk Management
April 15, 2015
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Hire an Architect, Not a Drill Sergeant to Lead Your Volunteers
We are celebrating National Volunteer Week by reflecting on some of the challenges (opportunities!) facing volunteer programs in the U.S. Despite differences in leadership styles, we’ve noticed a striking similarity among volunteer program leaders: many view their role as that...
Topics: Volunteer Risk Management
January 28, 2015
Resource Type: Webinars
Volunteer Risk Management Myths and Truths
This fast-paced webinar covers seven topics related to volunteer risk management. Learn to distinguish between common “myths” and lesser-known “truths” when it comes to engaging volunteers in your mission. You’ll also learn about resources that can help you understand and...
Topics: Volunteer Risk Management
November 9, 2009
Resource Type: Webinars
Managing the Risk of Volunteer Misconduct
Let's face it, from time to time, even the most promising, mission-driven volunteers make judgment errors or fail to meet performance expectations. The positive contributions of volunteers are incalculable in many nonprofits, yet along with that benefit comes the need...
Topics: Volunteer Risk Management
October 25, 2009
Resource Type: Risk Management Essentials
Vol. 18, No. 3, Fall 2009
Download PDF What's Inside Senior Volunteers: A Priceless Resource Unmasking the Discipline of Risk Management
Topics: General, Volunteer Risk Management
October 7, 2009
Resource Type: Webinars
The Volunteer Protection Act
More than 10 years have lapsed since the passage of the Volunteer Protection Act, the federal law that was intended to remove the fear of liability from the hearts of nonprofit volunteers. This webinar will explore the landscape of volunteering...
Topics: Volunteer Risk Management
April 22, 2008
Resource Type: Articles
Survey Sheds Light on Screening Practices of Volunteer Organizations
APRIL 22, 2008 — Washington, DC — At a press conference attended by representatives of prominent youth serving organizations and the local media, the National Center for Victims of Crime revealed the results of Who’s Lending a Hand? A National Survey of...
Topics: Volunteer Risk Management
January 2, 2008
Resource Type: Articles
Volunteer or Employee: Do You Know the Difference?
Volunteer or Employee: Do You Know the Difference? To get RISK HELP on classification and other HR issues throughout the year, join the Center as an AFFILIATE Member. Purchase the Center’s eBook on HR risk for access to best practices in HR risk...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices, Volunteer Risk Management