Modernizing the Mission: Reimagining How We Engage and Empower Volunteers

Organizations are at an important crossroads today, deciding whether to hold on to familiar ways of engaging their communities or thoughtfully step into a new chapter of volunteerism shaped by change, connection, and possibility. The reality is that people are seeking engagement on their own terms while prioritizing passion, flexibility, and tangible impact. 

We did a deep dive into the "House of Volunteers" framework. Featuring Rob Jackson, Editor in Chief at Engage and co-author of The Complete Volunteer Management Handbook, this session provides a fresh, practical roadmap for moving beyond traditional onboarding. 

You’ll Learn How To:

• Reduce barriers by making onboarding and screening simple and welcoming.
• Support transformation by moving beyond rigid, traditional volunteer models.
• Reimagine engagement so volunteers can contribute on their own terms.
• Shift messaging from organizational needs to volunteer passions.