Ethics, introduced in the October 2020 issue, provides a solid foundation for leaders of volunteer engagement to build their knowledge and skills in identifying ethical dilemmas and embedding ethical decisions within their practice with confidence.
The COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the ongoing conflict in Israel….what do these three global crises have in common when it comes to volunteers? In Ethics, author Stuart Garland explains that all three require ethical considerations for volunteer rights, welfare and…
In this Ethics column, author Ruth Leonard reviews the ethical dimensions of how those who involve volunteers characterise their engagement mechanism. For instance, volunteer opportunities are frequently packaged up as 'products' to be marketed to 'customers.' But while the move…
In this Ethics column, authors and Volunteer Engagement professionals Gabriella Civico and Rita Marques examine the ethics of voluntourism. Voluntourism is defined as a form of tourism in which travelers participate in volunteering activities - ranging from tracking sea turtles…
In this recorded interview and open conversation, Ethics features three Leaders of Volunteers who share their journey to find their ethical voices. Emphasizing the importance of on-the-job learning, mentorship and having a trusted circle of peers, these stories from Theresa…
As organizations strive to meet funder guidelines, legal compliance and internal requirements, the notion of “risk” can become a growing spectre. This leads to rampant over-screening of volunteers that creates barriers for candidates and slows down processes in the name of ‘…
Have you ever considered the ethical implications of storytelling? Leaders of Volunteers regularly use this critical skill in our daily work in efforts to engage emotion and bring a human side to our data. Storytelling convinces people to care, to support, to volunteer and to…
When partnering with volunteers and community, things will go wrong. Multiple stakeholders will find themselves at odds. So how do you know if that knot in your stomach is a result of an ethical dilemma? In this Ethics, Faiza Venzant, CVA, executive director of The Council for…
Volunteering is usually about people, but what impact and ethical considerations are there for volunteerism as artificial intelligence (AI) and robots become more embedded in everyday life? For answers, dive into this Ethics column, "Exploring the Ethics of AI and Robots in …
As we wind down towards the end of 2022, join Ethics Editors Erin McLean and Erin R. Spink as they reflect on the headlines that brought ethical dilemmas in Volunteer Engagement into the forefront during the past 12 months. The final Ethics column for the year will review these…
The term “firing volunteers” can be a loaded one and create challenging ethical dilemmas for Leaders of Volunteers. Many say that their biggest challenge is dealing with “difficult volunteers” and that they are not comfortable in situations related to dismissing them. This…
In this Ethics, CCVA Board Director of Ethics Joy Parker will bolster the confidence of Leaders of Volunteer Engagement by bringing the ethical decision-making process to life with video and resources. An exploration of types of ethics combined with timely, relevant case studies…
The sudden withdrawal of many formal volunteering opportunities at the start of the COVID pandemic in March 2020 cast a spotlight on the nature of volunteer work. In many cases, important services were suddenly curtailed while still other organizations pivoted volunteer roles…
The Year 2021 was certainly another challenging year in Volunteer Engagement as we continued to face novel and complex situations. A number of these challenges were notable enough to make it into the headlines. This final Ethics column for an unprecedented year takes a look back…
Mentorship: As defined by Merriam-Webster, "the influence, guidance or direction given by a mentor." Opinions, interpretations, acceptance and application of that definition can vary between individuals, and can be the foundation of discussion and debate.
What changes when the…
What common challenges do leaders of Volunteer Engagement face when they approach ethical issues? What common mistakes do they make? In this Ethics column, Editor Erin Spink interviews volunteerism expert SarahJane Rehnborg to discuss these and many more issues that surface…
In this Part 2 conclusion of this new Ethics column, authors Katie Campbell and Erin Spink delve deeper into a key ethics tool known as the CCVA Values and Principles document. Together, Campbell and Spink unpack how these values and principles guide the ethical behaviour of…
In this inaugural article for the new Ethics section, authors Katherine H. Campbell, former Executive Director of CCVA, and Ethics Editor Erin R. Spink present an introduction to ethics for the Volunteer Engagement profession. In the first of their two-part presentation,…
