May Nonprofit News: Where are the volunteers?
Northeast Ohio nonprofits are struggling to recruit volunteers.
Volunteerism in the United States has been decreasing steadily for the last decade, with the most significant drop seen between 2019 to 2021. However, 69% of individuals who volunteered in 2022 want to volunteer more hours and/or with more organizations in 2023.
Volunteers in Ohio are incredibly valuable, contributing billions of dollars annually to the Ohio economy. The value of a single volunteer hour in Ohio increased by almost eight percent in recent years and now stands at $29.17. Yet, Ohio is among the states with the largest drop in volunteerism.
As we enter Mental Health Month, BVU believes there is a connection between the drop in volunteerism and our current epidemic of loneliness and isolation, as reported by the U.S. Surgeon General. So how can your nonprofit encourage people to volunteer?
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BVU strives to make volunteer recruitment easy for your nonprofit, from sourcing teams of volunteers from local businesses for direct service or skills-based volunteering to providing a platform to easily post volunteer opportunities.
Contact us to learn more about how we help your nonprofit.
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