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You don’t need to be located in the same place as clients to help point them in the direction of useful services, resources, and reminders. Participants will learn from experts about how trusted apps, social media, and other virtual tools are supporting the sharing of accurate information to harder-to-reach communities. Speakers will discuss effective community…
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Volunteers represent a global workforce equivalent to 61 million full-time workers. A significant decline in volunteering has highlighted the urgency to better understand and address turnover amongst volunteers. To address this, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of turnover amongst volunteers. We also examined whether staying or leaving has different predictors. The meta-analysis integrated…
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This systematic literature review explores the critical role of leadership in influencing volunteer retention and intent to remain within Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs). Despite the essential contribution of volunteers to the sustainability of NPOs, research on how leadership influences these dynamics remains poor. This review aims to fill this gap by identifying the main appro aches…
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Involving volunteers to perform tasks through crowdsourcing projects is gaining popularity. However, attracting volunteers and keeping them engaged throughout a project sets great challenges to project managers. This article analyzes the effectiveness of recruiting and engagement instruments on volunteers’ activity. A mixed-method approach has been used, including interviews with project managers and quantitative data from…
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Volunteering is associated with health-promoting benefits for both recipients and volunteers and may contribute to a more inclusive society. However, studies have shown a persistent pattern of social inequality among those who volunteer, and immigrants participate as volunteers less than the majority population. To date, approaches for recruiting immigrant populations have not been sufficiently examined,…
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Newcomers face systemic challenges in accessing meaningful employment opportunities, including language barriers, transportation difficulties, and limited professional networks. Partnerships with local employers can help expand clients’ access to vital job opportunities, but establishing these relationships can be challenging. This webinar empowered participants with strategies to identify potential employer partners, understand their unique needs, and communicate…
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What will this roundtable cover? Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of refugee service work? Staying up to date with best practices and finding practical support can be tough—but it doesn’t have to be. Join us for this roundtable to discover Switchboard, the one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers across the United States. We’ll walk…
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Evidence on the effectiveness and implementation of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) interventions for men in humanitarian settings is limited. Moreover, engagement and retention of men in such interventions has been challenging. Adaptations may therefore be required to improve the appropriateness and acceptability of these interventions for men. This study conducted formative research and…
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Introduction: There is a limited literature base regarding the intersection of drug and alcohol treatment, violence, and trauma. While research substantiates that exposure to violence and trauma impacts the propensity to misuse substances, the conceptualization in clinical trials and practice has largely been narrow and gendered, referring only to intimate partner or domestic violence. Our…
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Purpose: This study used secondary data from a randomized controlled trial of a Brief Motivational Intervention (BMI) to examine whether Non-White participants had different treatment results compared to White participants. Methods: The outcome variables of this study were divided into primary outcomes (heavy drinking and consequences associated with alcohol use) and secondary outcomes (cognitive variables…
