Jayne Blog (Volunteerism, Nonprofit Tech, Civil Society, etc.)

Apr. 20, 2008 - Back in print: "What We Learned (the hard way) about Supervising Volunteers"

What We Learned (the hard way) about Supervising Volunteers is back in print! Just as the official description says, it's "packed with the advice, wisdom, and experience of over 85 real-life, on-the-job supervisors of volunteers, this guide offers a crystal clear analysis of what works and what doesn't in supervision. It also includes comments from volunteers about what they need from those who supervise them, as well as excerpts from classic articles and books by experts in the field and a self-assessment survey covering the attitudes and actions necessary to be an effective supervisor." I was one of the contributors to this book, and own a copy myself, which I frequently reference. If you work with volunteers, this book is worth buying.

About Jayne

This blog (web log) is by Jayne Cravens, and is primarily focused on resources and news regarding mission-based organizations: nonprofits, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society, and public sector agencies, as well as development issues and humanitarian efforts. It promotes resources and opinions relating to volunteer management/community involvement, tech use by nonprofits, and outreach strategies for nonprofits. There are also some personal postings (such is the nature of blogs), regarding travel, causes I personally support (like women's empowerment, urban biking, etc.). To comment on this blog, you must register on forumer.com.