
What I Wish I Had Known Before… Volunteering for a Nonprofit
Volunteering for a nonprofit is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Like the volunteers that contribute their time, nonprofit organizations vary widely in scope and size, and their capacity to manage volunteers is no different. The strength of an organization’s volunteer program is dependent on many factors, such as; staff needed to direct the program, funds available for support, and the volunteer population that exists to give their time. Volunteers provide a critical role i