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The Latest from my BlogWho is a volunteer... really? In my latest blog post, I chat with Brianna Stapleton Welch from Little Free Library about how her work bridges formal and informal volunteerism: from app users who casually share books, to stewards who’ve never thought of themselves as “volunteers.” We dig into how to build flexible systems, collect meaningful stories, and honour real community contributions. It’s full of insights for anyone thinking about how people show up.
2.5 mins on Alternatives to Wage ReplacementDid you catch my YouTube Short on why I don't use the volunteer wage replacement rate? Make sure you watch it, then, let me tell you about some alternatives! Wanna Be Part of Building a Movement?#ICYMI Breauna Dorelus, Erin Spink, and I have been in conversation with one another and others who practice volunteer engagement about building a new movement that prioritizes grace and justice. This emerging movement is ready to have more intentional conversations that amplify new voices and reduce fear around advocacy and truth-telling. Are you a potential co-conspirator/ co-dreamer? We'd love to involve you. Reply to this email and let me know! Where You'll Find MeJune 11: Presenting a workshop on "Reimagining Volunteer Redirection for Sustainable Community Impact" as part of PAVRO's Elevate Your Impact event in Burlington, Ontario. June 18: Back by popular demand, presenting "Survey Design: Making REAL Differences with Data". This event is free to attend thanks to Volunteer Fairfax's sponsors. June 24: Contributing to the "Win-Win-Win Employee Volunteering: a conversation for nonprofit partners" panel with Charity Shift and Purposely. This event is free to attend! June 25: Attending Erin Spink's "Metrics that Matter" workshop. This event is free to attend as part of the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) Speakers Series. June 30: Presenting "10 Things Social Purpose Organizations Need to Know About Volunteer Engagement" as part of The Good Growth Company's free series! September 17: Presenting a workshop with Maysam Fadel on "Systems Thinking to Build Strategic Influence for Leaders of Volunteers". Thanks to Volunteer Toronto for hosting this in-person session in Downtown Toronto! November 8: Presenting a workshop on "Ethical Storytelling in Fundraising and Advocacy" at the Halton Non-Profit Congress. Thanks for reading, Jessica P.S. Booking speakers for a fall 2025 event? Catch me while I'm still available! |
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3-Min Video on High School Volunteers Let's talk about the V-word: volun-tell. You know the drill. A teenager needs 40 hours to graduate, so an adult "volun-tells" them into a role, and everyone quietly assumes the kid is only there for the hours. Clock in, clock out, never to be seen again. Except... that's not actually what the research says. In this video, I'm torching that myth with real data from a youth-led research project. Video thumbnail titled "#1 Myth about High School Volunteers,"...
1.5 Mins on the REAL Skills and Experiences Jessica is speaking into a silver microphone, wearing a striped blue blazer, dark red lipstick and earrings, with the text “Being nice is overrated” displayed above her head. Hit play to watch! Almost a decade ago, my mentor Erin Spink challenged a room full of volunteer engagement professionals to be less nice. That moment stuck with me. In this video, I share why it's just as relevant today. Because, to be honest... I'm still seeing job postings...
My 3-min Response to Some Recent Pitches After months of chats with nonprofit folks near and far, I’ve got a new #HotTake on volunteer recognition. I recently connected with two social enterprise founders at two different events. They both created platforms where volunteers can win vacations or redeem points for gadgets. Their clients? Nonprofits. Who were they pitching? Folks just like you. Want ethical, meaningful recognition ideas? My YouTube Shorts Playlist on this topic has five videos...