Ethical volunteer engagement is a cornerstone of nonprofit success, ensuring volunteers are valued as essential contributors. In small organizations, where resources may be limited, volunteers often provide critical support, but their roles must be thoughtfully designed to align with the mission and organizational capacity. Engaging volunteers ethically means recognizing their inherent value, providing clear role descriptions, and establishing policies that respect their contributions while preventing exploitation or misuse. By fostering transparency, trust, and collaboration between staff and volunteers, nonprofits can create a sustainable volunteer program that supports long-term community impact without compromising the integrity of their mission.

In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Pang-Parks, a non-profit consultant for community and volunteer engagement. She helps organizations build trust, create impact, and inspire belonging. Throughout the conversation, she discusses the importance of ethical volunteer engagement in nonprofits, emphasizing that volunteers should be valued beyond just wage replacement and advocating for viewing volunteer engagement as a strategic initiative aligned with the organization's mission rather than a mere cost-saving measure.

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