The Racine Zoo offered a wide variety of volunteer positions, but they did not have a specific training tailored to each role. Spurred by feedback from volunteers, they decided to try out a small experiment— improving a single training, the Commissary position. This role helps zoo staff prepare food for the animals. Read their story to see how they adapted their training to support different learning styles.

The Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program (WRAP) realized through their SEE cohort that they needed a more consistent environment for sharing information with volunteers. The organization was growing, and their informal communication methods had started to become a challenge. Read their story to learn about their small experiment: the Monday Morning Minute!

Perennial, a small arts and sustainability organization in St. Louis, Missouri, teaches people creative ways to reuse salvaged goods. By participating in a SEE learning cohort, they realized they needed to reframe their approach to engaging their board members. Read their story to learn about the tools they used to get on the same page, and the improved communication patterns that followed.

Like many nonprofits, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver was so busy managing their volunteer engagement programs that it was difficult to make time to evaluate how they were going. If that sounds familiar to you, read their story to find out how pausing and using a SEE lens for their work helped them identify strategic next steps.

By many metrics, the Cedar Rapids Public Library (CRPL) ran a fairly successful new volunteer orientation program. For over a decade, they received excellent feedback. In fact, 98% of the volunteer participants reported that they felt prepared to be a part of the library as a result of the orientation, and 94% reported that the information was presented in a clear, engaging manner. So why mess with a good thing?