Advancing The Profession

Season 3 Episode 1 Stuart Garland

Mar 4, 2024

The podcast discusses evolving volunteer practices post-pandemic, exploring informal volunteering during the pandemic, developing a national strategy for volunteering in Ireland, enhancing diversity and inclusion in volunteer strategies across Europe, and concludes with encouraging engagement and feedback.

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Stuart Garland

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Quick takeaways

Volunteering trends in Ireland emphasize flexible opportunities post-pandemic.

Enhanced support for volunteers' well-being crucial due to increased mental health issues.

National volunteering strategy in Ireland highlights inclusive practices and improved training for managers.

Deep dives

Introduction to Season Three and the Goal of the Podcast

Season three of the podcast is introduced with the goal of delving deeper into volunteer engagement beyond the basics. The host aims to discuss strategic and profound issues with various guests over seven episodes to inspire and inform the audience.

Introduction

2min

Evolving Volunteer Practices Post-Pandemic

14min

Exploring the Significance of Informal Volunteering During the Pandemic

3min

Developing a National Strategy for Volunteering in Ireland

11min

Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion in Volunteer Strategies Across Europe

9min

Wrapping Up and Encouraging Engagement

2min

Stuart is the Learning and Capacity Building Manager with Volunteer Ireland. Previously he was Volunteer Manager with a leading homeless charity and the manager of a Volunteer Centre for several years. Stuart has worked in a range of roles in the third sector since and has a background in youth work. He has extensive direct Volunteer management experience with managing volunteer teams of over 1,430 volunteers. He is committed to volunteerism, and to fostering a vibrant and active community, where everyone can volunteer without restrictions, regardless of background or capacity, and achieve full participation by their voluntary activity. Connect with Stuart Email: stuart@volunteer.ie X / Twitter: @StuartGarland | @VoluntIreland LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/StuartGarland Web: www.volunteer.ie/training Music by Zen_Man from Pixabay Thanks to Awesome Panda for their work editing this episode. Find out more at https://www.awesomepandauk.com

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Advancing The Profession

Season 3 Episode 1 Stuart Garland

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Introduction to Season Three and the Goal of the Podcast

Volunteering Trends in Ireland and Shifts Post-Pandemic

Impact of Pandemic on Volunteering and Mental Health

Development of National Volunteering Strategy and Local Infrastructure Investment

Value of Inclusivity and Welcoming Environment in Volunteer Management

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