We're glad you want to learn more about the history of VolunteerConnect!

VolunteerConnect was founded by a group of community volunteers in 1998 as Hands On Helpers.  We began simply as a clearinghouse: a free, online service that provided information about volunteer opportunities with local nonprofit organizations.  Over the years, the Hands On Helpers web site brought together thousands of volunteers and nonprofits.  After a while, though, it was clear that more was needed.  We began to provide training and professional development in volunteer management to the organizations' leaders and staff, offering workshops and other resources to help them effectively recruit, utilize, retain, and recognize volunteers.  We added programs to help corporations have more effective employee volunteer programs.  And we added workshops and orientations for volunteers. 

We're grateful for the hard work of many people that brought these many ideas to fruition.

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