Penny York

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

Very interesting - thank you Simon. The sector has some challenges ahead to reverse the declining volunteering rate we are seeing in the GSS. https://t.co/yWkr6NFvH4

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

Of course - just when you want to record a training module the council decides to whippersnip and use the blower just outside!!! https://t.co/BKuJs5AWF9

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

Join us for a refresh or if you need to explore new ways to attract today’s volunteers. I hope to see you online at 1-4pm AEDT next Tuesday. https://t.co/xnUry8MHj0

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

Thanks for everyone’s input during our online workshop. The Standards are a great resource for framing your volunteer program. Keep an eye out for when we run this workshop again. https://t.co/NagBSKaXCB

[Volunteering Australia @VolunteeringAus]

Volunteering Australia's priorities, decisions, policies, and activities are informed by evidence and research. VA is excited to be establishing a new National Volunteering Research Network. The first meeting was held on 23 September with 40 attendees. https://t.co/gDW2j2DmuH

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

$power, good intentions - what could go wrong? It seems lots! So much to learn from stories like these. Accountability is one thing, but how do we help without hurting is another question. Intervention to change outcomes can sadly just shift the problem ...

[Nonprofit Quarterly @npquarterly]

Yet another cautionary tale from @gatesfoundation begs the question: Who ensures #donors will be held accountable when a project fails? https://t.co/j1rTv8FBLY

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

So this happened yesterday- handed in the culmination of 6 months research and 12 months of study. That was hard - but it’s amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it! https://t.co/rZEOVkoGGO

[Volunteering Australia @VolunteeringAus]

Volunteers recognised in Aged Care Royal Commission’s proposed recommendations including better support for volunteers who help older people live a meaningful and dignified life. Learn more: https://t.co/Dl5ySZ773m

[Centre for Public Value UWA @UWA_PublicValue]

We are pleased to publish the latest WA Not-for-profits Landscape Report today but less pleased that the sector is under real pressure financially and the service mix is contracting. Access the report here: https://t.co/nuNYphPPVf

@GilchristDJ @NFPsUWA @uwanews

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

What causes service delivery breakdown in human services? Refreshingly this paper puts service users - vulnerable people who rely on services - at the centre of review, rather than organisations or funders. Broad NFP sector relevance! #nfps
https://t.co/o5I79tmL8Y

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

A great new resource for NFPs

[Centre for Public Value UWA @UWA_PublicValue]

@Gilchristdj alongside @GrantThorntonAU have launched the final report in their Outcomes Measurement Research Agenda for Not-for-profits.
@UWABusSchool @UWANews @NFPsUWA

Read it here: https://t.co/E8lq6cwupf

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

Volunteers can play so many roles. Thanks also to the organisations who enable this type of volunteering with time off from paid work commitments. Community volunteering is multifaceted.

[Centre4Volunteering @Volunteers_NSW]

An interesting examination of why our country and rural fire services are mostly run by #volunteers which gives rise to the question of what role should volunteers play? https://t.co/Og0hLQqmDN via @TheFeedSBS

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

Djurre has summarised his extensive review into Australian volunteering research. Key points - recruit to volunteer motivation & listen to changes to motivation over time to retain. https://t.co/XFUElarJmZ

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

Now imagine if volunteers experience these with other volunteers, staff or supervisors. Will they choose to stay? What will they say to others about your organisation? When worth of mouth is still the most popular recruitment pathway - is this sabotaging…https://t.co/frnPXEC1g5

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

I don’t think these trends are ‘lurking’, they front and centre! Nice to see stats #LOVols aren’t isolated in feeling the stress. #IVMDay19 “Change the tune” https://t.co/qlfmsLyyAQ

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

Different tune questions:
How are vols included in strat planning? Are Vol Mgrs responsibilities recognised eg managing program delivery risk, reputation risk & org culture?
**If volunteers measure ROI of time (as funders do for ROI on $) what will they report? @Volunteers_NSW

[Centre4Volunteering @Volunteers_NSW]

Happy #IVMDay19! This year’s theme is “Change the Tune!” which reflects the frustration experienced by many #volunteermanagers. Think differently and change the dialogue. #Thanks to all the dedicated #VolunteerManagers enabling & facilitating better communities! #IVMDay19

[Centre4Volunteering @Volunteers_NSW]

"Recruit and Retain #Volunteers Workshop. Effective recruitment and retention of staff & volunteers makes people & organisations more productive, stable, & happier. Refresh and review your recruitment practices with
@YorkPennyM . Nov 7, 9:15 - 4:30 pm. https://t.co/416ZXcty64"

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

A lesson in challenging your perspective perhaps?

[Centre4Volunteering @Volunteers_NSW]

Effective #recruitment and retention of #volunteers makes people and organisations more productive, stable, and happier. It reduces conflict, turnover, and keeps costs down. Refresh and review your recruitment practices in this #workshop with @YorkPennyM . https://t.co/Wa4mPmFJSI

[Penny York @YorkPennyM]

@helga_j Thanks Helen