by Wil Ranney | May 26, 2023 | Blog
If Kickstarter and Bumble ever had a love-child, Helpspring might be it. Like the Millennial offspring of GenX parents, Helpspring bears a certain resemblance to these powerful social technologies, but Helpspring’s vibe – and mission – are all its own. Helpspring is a...
by Wil Ranney | Feb 17, 2023 | Blog
So you have the drive, you’ve been called, you are ready to serve…but you just can’t find anything that “fits” well. You could settle for something that’s kind of close, of course. Better yet, you could build your own volunteer...
by Wil Ranney | Feb 14, 2023 | Blog
This blog post has been written a hundred times by volunteer coordinators wanting to create “model volunteers,” but often these people put the needs of the institution over the needs of the person. We’re building Helpspring to help volunteers find...
by Wil Ranney | Feb 9, 2023 | Blog
Note: Before you dig in, you may wish to first read our previous posts, 7 Steps to Take BEFORE You Start Looking for Volunteer Opportunities, and The Best Places to Go to Find Volunteer Opportunities “Near Me”. Together, these make up a comprehensive series of posts...
by Wil Ranney | Dec 6, 2022 | Blog
In a lot of ways volunteerism is like dating. You may be asking yourself, “What kind of volunteer opportunities do I like?” or “Where do I meet nice volunteer opportunities?” Maybe you’re wondering, “What kind of volunteer relationship am I ready for?” New...
