Volunteer Manager Resources:
http://www.pointsoflight.org
The Points of Light Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to engaging more people and resources more effectively in volunteer service to help solve serious social problems. POLF offers great volunteer management tips and resources.
http://www.serviceleader.org/new/
Volunteer managers and service leaders will find information on best practices and volunteer management. The site includes documents and reports related to volunteerism and excellent volunteer recruitment resources.
http://www.energizeinc.com/
Energize, Inc. energizes leaders of volunteers with tools and wisdom to ensure every ounce of volunteer effort makes a difference. Find books, articles, free resources, and an innovative online training plan.
www.volunteertoday.com
Volunteer Today is an e-newsletter for those who manage the work of volunteers in nonprofit, government or corporate programs. Its aim is two-fold: 1) build the capacity of individuals to organize effective volunteer programs; 2) enhance the profession of volunteer management.
http://www.e-volunteerism.com
e-Volunteerism – The Electronic Journal of the Volunteer Community – provides leaders of volunteer efforts with cutting-edge information from around the world about the field of volunteer management.
Service Learning:
http://www.humboldt.edu/~yes/
HSU's Y.E.S. (Youth Educational Services) website
http://www.learnandserve.org/
Learn and Serve America shares a wealth of information regarding service learning
http://www.yscal.org/
Youth Service California explores why youth service matters including real life success stores.
Additional Volunteer Resources:
1-800-volunteer.org
Connects individuals to volunteer opportunities in their community, helps you track your volunteer service, and sends automatic e-mail notifications. Nonprofit organizations post volunteer opportunities online.
http://fdncenter.org/
Information on finding funders and other philanthropy related information that will help your organization become better grant finders.
www.servenet.org
A program of Youth Serve America through SERVEnet, users can enter their zip code, city, state, skills, interests, and availability and be matched with organizations needing help. SERVEnet is also a place to search for calendar events, job openings, service news, recommended books, and best practices. YSA's commitment to America's Promise is to have volunteer opportunities on SERVEnet for every zip code in America.