Free · Certificate included
Time Management for Volunteers
Make your volunteer hours count without burning out.
28 min Beginner 7 modules Pass 80% to certify
For: Any volunteer
What you’ll learn
- Plan and honor your volunteer commitments reliably
- Prioritize tasks during a busy shift
- Balance volunteering with work and family
- Recognize and prevent volunteer burnout before it ends your service
Screen your volunteers for $5
VolunteerBadge runs FCRA-compliant background checks for just $5 — with identity verification built in. No monthly fees, no contracts.
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- 1
Your time is the gift
4 min
- 2
Commit to what you can keep
5 min
- 3
Plan the shift before you arrive
4 min
- 4
Prioritize when the shift gets busy
5 min
- 5
Balance service with the rest of your life
4 min
- 6
Spot and stop burnout
5 min
- 7
Put it together: a reliable volunteer
3 min
Sources & further reading
- AmeriCorps & U.S. Census Bureau — Volunteering and Civic Life in America (2023): 75.7M volunteers, 4.99B hours, $167.2B
- Independent Sector — Value of Volunteer Time — $34.79 per hour (2024 estimate)
- National Council of Nonprofits — New Data and Resources on Volunteers (retention & burnout challenges)
- AmeriCorps — Volunteering and Civic Life in America — Research Summary (PDF)
This course is educational and provides general information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act and volunteer-screening best practices. It is not legal advice. Laws vary by state and change over time — consult a qualified attorney about your organization’s specific obligations.