Category Archives: Volunteering

Tips on Preventing Volunteer Burnout

November 17, 2011

Last week I finally added it up. I’m doing seven different volunteer jobs for my church this year. In case there was any doubt, it’s official: I’m a worker bee. But then again I’ve always liked the number seven, not … Continue reading …

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Do You Have Great Tech Support for Your Church? We Do and Here’s How

September 11, 2007

We’re back from 12 glorious days in Britain. It’s been years since I’ve been abroad and I wasn’t sure what to expect on returning. Would I be overjoyed to see my trusty computers again? Or sad to return to the … Continue reading …

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Awards: A Double-Edged Sword

July 31, 2007

About six weeks ago I received our church’s Virginia Grantham Service Award. I was deeply touched, particularly by the incredible generosity with which it was given. I forget what our wonderful Board President, Ginger Brown, said, but I know it … Continue reading …

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How to “Fire” a Client

July 24, 2007

Have you ever had a web project you volunteered for turn bad? I certainly have. It can even happen after I’ve done all the right groundwork. Actually it’s inevitable for those of us who volunteer frequently. But I don’t think … Continue reading …

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The Essentials for Enjoying Volunteer Web Work

July 23, 2007

Lately I’ve been doing volunteer webmaster work beyond the four walls of my church. It’s still church-work — sometimes obviously so and sometimes not — but it’s for other good causes. After one less-than-stellar experience, I truly love doing this … Continue reading …

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