113. Volunteerism Statistics for 2024: Insights from Our Latest Research - Part 1
Jun 6, 2024
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Delving into volunteerism stats for 2024, the podcast discusses the impact of COVID-19 on volunteer capacity, challenges in recruitment & retention, trends in active volunteer numbers & hours. It highlights the importance of understanding organizational goals in volunteer engagement and the need for evolving strategies to manage volunteer programs effectively.
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Challenges in volunteer engagement include recruitment difficulties and the need for evolving strategies.
Positive trends in volunteerism post-COVID: increased active volunteers and monthly hours contributed.
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Insights from the Volunteer Management Progress Report
The podcast episode presents insights from the latest research, the volunteer management progress report, focusing on leadership and workforce. The report, conducted annually for nine years, emphasizes the importance of promoting volunteer leadership and building workforce capacity within nonprofit organizations. Despite challenges like recruitment and retention, the report shows a positive trend towards confidence and organizational impact.
Challenges in Volunteer Engagement
Organizations are facing challenges in volunteer engagement, highlighted by recruitment and retention difficulties. About 43% of respondents noted struggles in attracting or retaining volunteers for traditional, ongoing roles. Challenges in recruiting specific populations and diversifying volunteer bases were also mentioned, impacting the overall volunteer capacity of organizations.
Active Volunteer Trends
While recruitment struggles persist, the podcast reports a growth in the number of active volunteers returning to pre-COVID averages. Nearly half of respondents reported over 250 active volunteers, showcasing an increase compared to previous years. Additionally, the average number of volunteer hours contributed monthly has been steadily increasing, indicating positive trends in volunteer engagement.
Impact of COVID on Volunteer Capacity
The podcast discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on volunteer capacity, showing a perception of less impact compared to previous years. Approximately 50.6% of organizations reported a decrease in active volunteers, down from the previous year's 65%. The data reveals a shift in perceptions, indicating some progress in rebuilding volunteer capacity post-pandemic.
In this episode of the Volunteer Nation Podcast, host Tobi Johnson delves into volunteerism statistics for 2024, sharing insights from the latest Volunteer Management Progress Report. Tobi discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on volunteer capacity, the challenges of recruitment and retention, and provides a detailed look at trends in active volunteer numbers and volunteer hours.
Additionally, Tobi highlights the importance of understanding organizational goals and progress in volunteer engagement, offering a comprehensive analysis of the current state of volunteerism. Key findings include the average number of active volunteers, monthly volunteer hours, the role of volunteer coordinators, and the need for evolving volunteer engagement strategies to address ongoing challenges in the sector to better manage their volunteer programs.
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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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