Volunteer Nation

101. Tap the Power of Psychological Contracts with Pam Kappelides

Mar 14, 2024

Discover the power of psychological contracts in managing volunteer expectations and retention. Learn practical tips for preventing breaches and enhancing recruitment strategies. Explore the impact of aligning volunteer expectations with organizational values and the importance of clear communication in volunteer organizations.

59:17

Episode guests

Pam Kappelides

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Addressing psychological contracts improves volunteer retention.

Diversity and inclusivity boost volunteer engagement and satisfaction.

Open conversations and self-reflection help resolve volunteer expectation discrepancies.

Deep dives

Understanding Psychological Contracts with Volunteers

It is crucial for organizations to comprehend and meet the expectations that volunteers have when they join. By addressing psychological contracts, retention rates can be improved, and volunteers are more likely to stay engaged.

Introduction

3min

Empowering Women in Sports and Volunteering

5min

Empowering Volunteers with Disabilities

3min

Journey into Volunteerism

5min

Understanding Psychological Contracts in Volunteering

19min

Exploring Psychological Contracts and Managing Violations vs. Breaches

5min

Navigating Psychological Contracts in Volunteer Organizations

19min

In this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast, Tobi invites Pam Kappelides onto the show to talk about the power of psychological contracts and its critical importance in understanding and managing volunteer expectations within organizations.

Their discussion uncovers how mismatches between volunteer expectations and their actual experiences can lead to early volunteer turnover and affect volunteer retention; practical tips for organizations to address and prevent breaches in psychological contracts, as well as how organizations can approach volunteer recruitment and more!

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Volunteer Nation

101. Tap the Power of Psychological Contracts with Pam Kappelides

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Understanding Psychological Contracts with Volunteers

Impact of Diversity and Inclusion in Volunteer Organizations

Overcoming Breaches and Violations of Psychological Contracts

Empowering Women and Girls in Non-Traditional Volunteer Roles

Facilitating Meaningful Volunteer Experiences

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