

643. How to Build a Volunteer-Centric Culture + Mobilize Your Volunteers - Jennifer Sirangelo, Points of Light
Meet Jennifer đ€, the President + CEO of Points of Light. Sheâs leading the worldâs largest organization dedicated to volunteer serviceâmobilizing nearly 4 million volunteers across 32 countries to create healthier, more equitable communities where everyone can thrive.
In this episode, Jennifer shares her own storyâfrom her early days as a volunteer to leadership roles with National 4-H Council, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and now Points of Light. Along the way, sheâs learned the power of people coming together to serve, and sheâs on a mission to double volunteer engagement by 2035.
Youâll hear how Points of Light is partnering with nonprofits, companies, and social impact leaders to meet critical community needs. Plus, Jennifer offers practical wisdom for nonprofits navigating the challenges of recruiting and retaining volunteer and her hope-filled vision of whatâs possible when we build cultures rooted in service.
âš Itâs a conversation about purpose, resilience, and the belief that when we give of ourselves, we light the way for others too.
Episode Highlights:
- Jennifer's Early Experiences with Volunteering and Nonprofit Work (05:30)
- The Importance of Volunteer Centers and Their Role in Community Impact (12:45)
- Strategies for Doubling Volunteer Engagement by 2035 (20:10)
- Challenges in Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers (28:25)
- Building a Volunteer-Centric Culture in Organizations (35:40)
- Personal Growth and Resilience Through Volunteering (42:55)
- Jennifer's âOne Good Thingâ (40:00)
Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/634
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