The Organization's Guide to Attracting and Developing Volunteers

Michael R. Wood is a Business Process Improvement & IT Strategist Independent Consultant. He is creator of the business process-improvement methodology called HELIX and founder of The Natural Intelligence Group, a strategy, process improvement and technology consulting company. He is also a CPA, has served as an Adjunct Professor in Pepperdine's Management MBA program, an Associate Professor at California Lutheran University, and on the boards of numerous professional organizations. Mr. Wood is a sought after presenter of HELIX workshops and seminars in both the U.S. and Europe.

  Organizational Project Management   Talent Management  

When exploring PM philanthropy, the focus is usually on how PMs can find volunteer opportunities and how and where they can add the most value.

But what about the flip side? How and where do organizations seek volunteer PMs and other project team members? What is the best way to deploy those volunteers, and how can those organizations add value to the volunteers they enlist?

The best places to find volunteer project teams are platforms and organizations that specialize in connecting volunteers with meaningful opportunities. Websites like VolunteerMatch, Idealist, and HandsOn Network offer extensive databases where you can search for teams based on location, cause, and skills.

Local community centers, universities, and nonprofit organizations often have established volunteer groups eager to participate in projects. By leveraging these channels, you can find committed volunteer groups that align perfectly with your project’s goals.

The Project Management Institute can significantly help an organization find competent project management volunteers through its global network of certified professionals and enthusiasts committed to advancing the discipline. Leveraging PMI’s reputation and tools, organizations can ensure they engage capable volunteers and foster a culture of professionalism and continuous development within their project teams.

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