Faces of Philanthrophy: Volunteerism — Connecting people to passions
Though the pandemic initially curtailed some local volunteer opportunities, the need for volunteers is greater now than ever.
This was echoed by local nonprofit organizations at a recent Community Support Network of Nevada County partner meeting, where attendees shared:
“Volunteer enrollment is our largest barrier, especially male volunteers.”
COVID-19 has made recruiting volunteers and staff challenging.”
“(We are experiencing) difficulty finding volunteers who will serve as mentors.”
One way that our community facilitates the important connection between volunteers and grateful community service organizations is through the Connecting Point Volunteer Hub. The Volunteer Hub is a free online portal launched just over two years ago to connect community members with volunteering opportunities at eligible nonprofit organizations serving Nevada County.
“As the pandemic began, half of my friends said they wanted to get a puppy and the other half wanted to help people,” said Volunteer Liaison and 211 Connecting Point Resource Specialist Susan Sanford. “The Volunteer Hub can actually help people do both. You can foster a puppy, or find another volunteer position to help our community.”
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