Oct 20, 2022 10:00 AM ET
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The Time + Talent Podcast returns for a fourth season with hosts Jennifer Bennett, Director of Education & Training for VolunteerMatch , and Tobi Johnson, Founder, and President of VolunteerPro . Time + Talent is a podcast by and for leaders of volunteers, created in 2019 as a platform for amplifying the voices of nonprofit professionals who are often departments of one within their organizations. Every episode brings new insights, inspirational stories, and creative solutions for volunteer engagement to its listeners. The popularity of the podcast continues to grow, leading the hosts to release an additional season this year:
"As always, it's a delight to collaborate with VolunteerMatch and my wonderful co-host Jennifer Bennett. It's truly a labor of love. We are so grateful to be able to feature creative and talented leaders of volunteers on the show and how they pull it off, often under challenging circumstances!" Tobi Johnson. Season 4 brings an exciting new lineup of guests:
“All of our guests this season were recommended or self-nominated. This is a first for us, and it's really exciting. We started this podcast to elevate the stories from the field — the work of practitioners, and we've done it!” Jennifer Bennett. Kick-start your volunteer engagement strategy by listening along and signing up for the ‘ Time + Talent Download ,’ an email series for episode alerts, additional resources, and behind-the-scenes exclusives. VolunteerMatch
Since 1998, VolunteerMatch has put the power of technology to good use by enabling the social sector to unlock over $14 billion worth of volunteer time. The award-winning nonprofit service has complemented and co-existed with commercial technologies to become the web’s largest and most popular volunteer recruiting platform at volunteermatch.org .

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List of top 50 most kindhearted cities released
Feb 10, 2022 8:30 AM ET
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OAKLAND, Calif., February 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - VolunteerMatch, the largest nonprofit network on the web connecting individuals and workplaces with volunteer opportunities, combed through troves of publicly available data, as well as internal figures on volunteer engagement across every zip code in the US, and ranked the top 50 most Kindhearted Cities in America in their 2022 Kindhearted Cities Index. Topping the list as the most Kindhearted city is Portland, Oregon- a city known for its progressive values in the areas of Generosity, Fairness & Equality, the Environment, and Economics - all of which were part of the methodology to create the index. Fifty cities across 25 states are represented in the index. View the entire list of the top 50 cities here . “Volunteering in-person or virtually is an effective way to engage teams and build morale after a tough two years. We hope publishing this list will encourage more individuals and companies to reach out to local nonprofits to get involved in their communities,” said Greg Baldwin, President & CEO at VolunteerMatch. “Recognizing and fostering kindness in our communities has never been so essential. We wanted to shine a light on kindness and civic engagement throughout the country,” said Ben Chutz, Vice President, Business Development & Marketing at VolunteerMatch who led the initiative. To find out how you can get involved with volunteering in your community, go to volunteermatch.org
About VolunteerMatch
Founded in 1998, VolunteerMatch is the most effective way to recruit highly qualified volunteers for nonprofits. We are the largest nonprofit network in the world with the most nonprofits and volunteer opportunities. We believe everyone should have the chance to make a difference. That's why we make it easy for good people and good causes to connect. We've connected millions of people with great places to volunteer and helped tens of thousands of organizations better leverage volunteers to create real impact. For more information visit www.volunteermatch.org . CONTACT:

Volunteermatch Spreads Love Coast to Coast by Introducing Kindhearted Cities Index

Jan 11, 2022 8:30 AM ET
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OAKLAND, Calif., January 11, 2022 /3BL Media/ - VolunteerMatch, the largest nonprofit network on the web connecting volunteers with opportunities to give back, is partnering with AmeriCorps and California Volunteers, Office of the Governor to help people find ways to give back in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
VolunteerMatch and AmeriCorps developed a robust search tool to make it even easier for people to be of service in their communities. People can explore a wide variety of volunteer opportunities across the U.S. — all in one place — including VolunteerMatch; AmeriCorps; California Volunteers, Office of the Governor; Idealist; JustServe; MENTOR; and Volunteer.gov . “When we all serve, we honor Dr. King’s legacy, and make our own,” said California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday. “Through our partnership with VolunteerMatch, and Governor Newsom’s commitment to volunteerism, we are thrilled to engage all Californians in tackling our most pressing challenges together this MLK Day.”
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service. Volunteers can give time to make our communities more equitable through both in person and virtual volunteering. “Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not just a day for reflection, but for action. We are proud to partner with AmeriCorps and California Volunteers along with other networks to make it easy for everyone across the country to find a way to make a difference right in their own community,” said Greg Baldwin, President & CEO at VolunteerMatch. To find out how you can get involved, go to https://americorps.gov/newsroom/events/mlk-day . About VolunteerMatch
Founded in 1998, VolunteerMatch is the most effective way to recruit highly qualified volunteers for nonprofits. We are the largest nonprofit network in the world with the most nonprofits and volunteer opportunities. We believe everyone should have the chance to make a difference. That's why we make it easy for good people and good causes to connect. We've connected millions of people with great places to volunteer and helped tens of thousands of organizations better leverage volunteers to create real impact. For more information visit www.volunteermatch.org .

VolunteerMatch Partners With AmeriCorps and California Volunteers to Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

11/13/2021 | 01:50am EST
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Campaign encourages everyone to take some time to give back on Nov. 30. For the fifth consecutive year, U.S. Bank will partner with VolunteerMatch on its annual #GiveTime campaign to help promote volunteerism on GivingTuesday - which falls on November 30 this year. VolunteerMatch works to connect volunteers with opportunities to give back through volunteerism. "GivingTuesday is an opportunity to step back from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and take thoughtful time to invest our hearts and minds in the community," said Erica Opstad, national manager for community affairs and engagement at U.S. Bank. "Each year, U.S. Bank employees cumulatively offer thousands of hours through hands-on volunteering, pro bono and board service to advance the mission of community-based organizations. Working together with VolunteerMatch allows us to multiply the message and drive home the meaning of GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities. We encourage individuals and families to join us by connecting their passions with their purpose." Leading up to Nov. 30, VolunteerMatch will feature ideas and links to volunteer opportunities on the GivingTuesday site. Plus, the organization created a guide for choosing volunteer activities to join in the annual day of celebration. During the #GiveTime campaign, U.S. Bank and VolunteerMatch work to inspire the community to share how they are giving time on GivingTuesday. By doing so, they energize others to give back and will be automatically entered for a chance to gift an eligible organization of their choice VolunteerMatch Member Services for an entire year. "We couldn't be more excited to join forces this GivingTuesday with two leaders in the impact sector, GivingTuesday and U.S Bank. Mobilizing our community around GivingTuesday is just one way we are working with GivingTuesday and U.S. Bank to activate 100 million volunteers into service by 2025 to ensure that every community has the support they need," said Greg Baldwin, CEO and president at VolunteerMatch. The #GiveTime campaign comes in addition to the annual U.S. Bank Employee Giving Campaign, which has been a tradition for more than a decade, raising more than $127 million for nonprofits across the country. During the 2021 campaign, employees logged more than 40,000 hours of volunteer time and donated a record-breaking $13 million for 10,000 unique organizations in our communities. To learn more about the #GiveTime Campaign, go to: info.volunteermatch.org/givetime
About VolunteerMatch
Founded in 1998, VolunteerMatch is the most effective way to recruit highly qualified volunteers for nonprofits. We are the largest nonprofit network in the world with the most nonprofits and volunteer opportunities. We believe everyone should have the chance to make a difference. That's why we make it easy for good people and good causes to connect. We've connected millions of people with great places to volunteer and helped tens of thousands of organizations better leverage volunteers to create real impact. For more information visit www.volunteermatch.org . Attachments

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Last updated Nov 3, 2021
Sterling Volunteers , the dedicated nonprofit and service sector unit of Sterling — a leading provider of background and identity services — has released 2021 Industry Insights: Nonprofit and Volunteer Perspectives. Published in partnership with VolunteerMatch, the Web’s largest volunteer engagement network, the third annual Industry Insights report explores varying perspectives and evolving trends in volunteer engagement, background screening, volunteering advancements, and the state of volunteerism. “This past year has been a rough road. Our impact partners have needed to be resilient and resourceful, and have risen to the occasion, ensuring our communities have what they need to survive and even thrive,” said  Laura Plato , Chief Solutions Officer, VolunteerMatch. Plato continued, “The global pandemic has enhanced our drive to connect and care. Volunteers were eager to get back to service, and nonprofits are ready to welcome them back.”
“While volunteerism is thriving, many organizations still need more volunteers. Only 1% of the organizations in the survey said they had enough volunteers,” said Katie Zwetzig, Executive Director, Sterling Volunteers. Zwetzig continued, “Organizations proved their resilience and agility last year, finding creative ways to engage volunteers and support their missions among the uncertainties accompanying a global pandemic.”
Sterling Volunteers and VolunteerMatch surveyed a random sample of 3,927 total respondents (2,577 volunteers and 1,350 nonprofit organizations) across the U.S. Among the report’s key takeaways:
Most volunteers continued volunteering during the pandemic while one-in-five held off due to Covid-19. One-in-four organizations have uncovered a violent crime with a background check. Eighty-two percent of organizations emphasized access to “virtual and in-person” opportunities, versus 54% in 2020. Volunteers are willing to pay $20–$25 for their background check—more than organizations think. Volunteers are ready for a secure digital identity wallet, as 62% of respondents—compared to 46% in 2020—said they would use a digital identity wallet. In addition, the report sheds light on why now is a great time to expand corporate partnerships to advance volunteer opportunities and screening education, as over 10% of respondents say they find volunteers or volunteer opportunities through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, and more than 40% would like CSR opportunities to be incorporated into volunteer programs.

Sterling Volunteers and VolunteerMatch Release “2021 Industry Insights: Nonprofit and Volunteer Perspectives”

California Volunteers is a media organization that has merged its newspaper and online operations to give readers daily news. It also offers commentaries and analyses on various digital platforms. It was founded in 1995 and is based in Sacramento, California.

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California Volunteers and VolunteerMatch: A Partnership for the Greater Good.
Guest Contributor: Josh Fryday, California Chief Service Officer within the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom.

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that inspires people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. It is based in New York, New York.

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To drive more impact throughout the year , GivingTuesday and VolunteerMatch are also collaborating to share valuable data with the impact sector , including analysis of the latest volunteering trends to give nonprofits , volunteers , and businesses the insights they need to better serve their communities .

VolunteerMatch Partners with GivingTuesday and U.S. Bank.

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For the fifth consecutive year , U.S. Bank will partner with VolunteerMatch on its annual #GiveTime campaign to help promote volunteerism on GivingTuesday - which falls on November 30 this year .

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