A Little Handbook for Volunteers
Lessons I Learned from Sister Gwendolyn
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Guides & Handbooks
| Author: | Annette S. Freund | ISBN: | 9781496941534 |
| Publisher: | AuthorHouse | Publication: | October 8, 2014 |
| Imprint: | AuthorHouse | Language: | English |
| Author: | Annette S. Freund |
| ISBN: | 9781496941534 |
| Publisher: | AuthorHouse |
| Publication: | October 8, 2014 |
| Imprint: | AuthorHouse |
| Language: | English |
A Little Handbook for Volunteers: Lessons I Learned from Sister Gwendolyn is based on the wisdom Dr. Freund has gained from more than 30 years working on volunteer boards. Through a series of cases, she explains the ten most important lessons she has learned as a board member and from her beloved mentor, Sister Gwendolyn ? from the failure of a board to define its purpose to resolving conflicts among its members. The book was inspired by many frustrated volunteers who want to contribute their time and energy to a cause they believe in but find the politics and dysfunction of boards more than they can handle. If youve ever asked, What did I get myself into? Or Are we having fun yet? then you need to read this Little Handbook for Volunteers. Dr. Freund includes many how to suggestions and problem-solving strategies for volunteer boards in dire need of hearing her important message: Run your volunteer boards the right way or risk losing the gifts they bring. Anyone considering volunteering for a board or currently serving on one will benefit from Dr. Freunds experience, sense of humor, and advice.
A Little Handbook for Volunteers: Lessons I Learned from Sister Gwendolyn is based on the wisdom Dr. Freund has gained from more than 30 years working on volunteer boards. Through a series of cases, she explains the ten most important lessons she has learned as a board member and from her beloved mentor, Sister Gwendolyn ? from the failure of a board to define its purpose to resolving conflicts among its members. The book was inspired by many frustrated volunteers who want to contribute their time and energy to a cause they believe in but find the politics and dysfunction of boards more than they can handle. If youve ever asked, What did I get myself into? Or Are we having fun yet? then you need to read this Little Handbook for Volunteers. Dr. Freund includes many how to suggestions and problem-solving strategies for volunteer boards in dire need of hearing her important message: Run your volunteer boards the right way or risk losing the gifts they bring. Anyone considering volunteering for a board or currently serving on one will benefit from Dr. Freunds experience, sense of humor, and advice.
