About this course

Proficiency Area: Managing.

Volunteer engagement is how we connect with, use, and energize our non-paid human resources.

In the first lesson toward your bronze Merit badge, you'll explore:

  • The history of volunteerism in the U.S.

  • How we define "engagement."

  • Benefits of volunteering, to the organization and the individual.

  • How we can calculate the value of volunteer time.

Course curriculum

    1. What you can expect in this lesson

    2. Before we begin...

    3. Start Your Workbook

    1. What is volunteer engagement?

    2. Why does volunteer engagement matter?

    3. Check your learning

    1. Check Out Workbook

About this course

  • Free
  • 7 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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