article thumbnail

How Lessons Learned From Fighting Food Insecurity Can Help Your Nonprofit

Blue Avocado

Prior to the Good Samaritan Act, many corporations felt they could face liability for donating food, and people who salvaged it without documented donation could face prosecution. Starting and growing locally will allow you to hone your skills and best practices while minimizing burnout. Lesson 6: Build your community.

article thumbnail

10 Tips for Managing Crisis Volunteers in Natural Disasters

Blackbaud

Keep appropriate waivers and liability forms ready for volunteers to sign. Prevent burnout by scheduling volunteers in shifts of two or four hours. Develop a screening procedure in “normal” times to make crisis screening easier. Set Clear Expectations So that volunteers understand their responsibilities, create short job descriptions.