Experienced event planner Tobi Johnson shares key tips on organizing engaging volunteer events. Topics include in-person gatherings, setting clear goals, inclusivity, great food, creating a sense of belonging, event logistics, entertainment, and evaluating event success. Tune in for actionable strategies to make your volunteer events memorable!
In-person gatherings strengthen connections and foster a sense of belonging among volunteers.
Setting clear, behavior-based goals is essential for organizing successful volunteer events.
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Insider Secrets to Creating Amazing Volunteer Events
Creating truly memorable volunteer events requires a focus on in-person gatherings to foster connections and build a sense of belonging among volunteers. The energy and human connection at in-person events are unmatched compared to online interactions. Face-to-face interactions help bond people better, read body language, and communicate physically. Incorporating elements like great food, fun activities like escape rooms, and personal moments enhances the event experience, making it more engaging and memorable.
Setting Goals and Planning Volunteer Events
Effective volunteer events start with clear goals that are behavior-based and measurable. Setting a single goal and defining what success looks like is key to organizing a successful event. Goals can range from building a stronger sense of community and enlisting support for projects to collecting feedback and ideas. It's essential to ensure events are volunteer-centric, accessible to all attendees, and offer value to volunteers while maintaining a clear and fun invitation process with logistical details.
Tips for Memorable Volunteer Events
To make volunteer events truly memorable, it's crucial to focus on providing valuable content, ensuring accessibility, and creating opportunities for personal connections and relationships. Incorporating elements like meaningful event themes, clear event logistics, and surprise elements like guest speakers or swag bags can enhance the overall event experience. Engaging activities like networking, icebreakers, and facilitated conversations help participants feel welcomed, foster a sense of belonging, and create lasting memories.
In this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast, host Tobi Johnson offers a comprehensive guide on planning successful volunteer events. Tobi shares her insights and favorite tips on how to organize events that engage and bond volunteers, making them feel valued and connected. Drawing from her experiences attending various events and conferences, she emphasizes the importance of in-person gatherings, setting clear goals, providing great food, and creating a sense of belonging. The episode also covers practical advice on inclusivity, effective invitations, event logistics, entertainment, and evaluating the success of your events. Tune in for actionable strategies to make your volunteer events truly memorable! Full show notes: 115 - Your Quick Guide to Amazing Volunteer Events
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For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.
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