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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2024 · 39 MIN

96. Volunteer Work or Staff Position? How to Decide!

from Volunteer Nation · host Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA

In this episode, Tobi discusses how organizations can decide whether a role should be a volunteer, or paid position. She discusses the key differences between volunteer work and paid roles in areas such as legal definitions, pay structures, motivations, behavior, roles, expertise and identity. Tobi also emphasizes that the decision must be strategic and respectful to the volunteers, and how roles involving high-risk scenarios or handling of sensitive information may be better suited for paid staff, than volunteers. Tune in to find out how you can ensure you make the right decision when it comes to determining roles within your organization! Full show notes: 96. Volunteer Work or Staff Position? How to Decide! $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].

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