223. We're Taking a Summer Break! episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 32 MIN

223. We're Taking a Summer Break!

from Volunteer Nation · host Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA

After four and a half years and over 220 episodes, Tobi Johnson is taking her first summer break. In this personal episode, she shares why rest matters, what she'll be working on instead, and how you can make the most of your own downtime.Tobi also reveals her major book project for volunteer leaders, designed to help volunteers build confidence, reduce stress, and make a bigger impact. Plus, she curates five essential leadership episodes from the archives for you to enjoy during the hiatus.If you've ever needed permission to rest, this episode is for you.Summer Break! – Episode Highlights [00:00] Embracing the Need for a Break[02:51] Reflecting on Leisure and Work-Life Balance[06:03] Creative Endeavors and Book Development[12:11] The Importance of Volunteer Leadership[18:07] Curated Episodes for Leadership Insights[29:48] Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Creative SpaceHelpful LinksVolunteer Management FundamentalsVolunteerPro Impact LabVolunteer Nation PodcastVolunteer Nation Episode #80: A Sneak Peek of My New Book for Volunteer Leaders  Volunteer Nation Episode #003: Moving from a Scarcity Mindset to AbundanceVolunteer Nation Episode #067: How to Set Up a New Volunteer Coordinator for SuccessVolunteer Nation Episode #105: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Volunteer Managers Volunteer Nation Episode #183: The New Reality - Volunteers Don't Need You  Volunteer Nation Episode #062:10 Ways to Create an Exceptional Volunteer Experience $90 for 90 days. The Impact Lab Game Changers Mini-Membership gives you everything you need to complete your volunteer program Mission. Access training, coaching, and community. Change the game.Join the Game Changers Mini-Membership for $90.Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause.  For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at [email protected].

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 16, 2026

Embed this episode

After four and a half years and over 220 episodes, Tobi Johnson is taking her first summer break. In this personal episode, she shares why rest matters, what she'll be working on instead, and how you can make the most of your own downtime. Tobi also reveals her major book project for volunteer leaders, designed to help volunteers build confidence, reduce stress, and make a bigger impact. Plus, she curates five essential leadership episodes from the archives for you to enjoy during the hiatus....

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

223. We're Taking a Summer Break!

0:00 32:39

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Volunteer Nation?

This episode is 32 minutes long.

When was this Volunteer Nation episode published?

This episode was published on July 16, 2026.

Can I download this Volunteer Nation episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!