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Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd
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Independent consultant, trainer, speaker and author, specialising in strategic volunteer engagement.

Engaging and inspiring people to bring about change.

Labour Town Councillor for Arnoldfield, Grantham.

He / Him.

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In my last blog article of the year I'm wrapping up 2025 with a look back at some of the best articles and podcast episodes on volunteer management.

This free article is a quick way to catch up on the year's top takeaways.

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The best of 2025
What would you add to the list? Which articles and blog posts have you found valuable? What have I missed?
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Guess who's back? Back again.

The Big Help Out will return in June 2026.

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Big Help Out to return in June 2026 after year-long pause
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December 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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It's time for my last #200WordTuesday thread of the year, so I'm going out celebrating the profession of volunteer engagement as the best profession ever.

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December 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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The desire to help hasn't vanished. What has vanished is people's tolerance for rigid, outdated, and uninspiring "offers" that don't respect their lives.
December 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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In my last blog article of the year I'm wrapping up 2025 with a look back at some of the best articles and podcast episodes on volunteer management.

This free article is a quick way to catch up on the year's top takeaways.

robjacksonconsulting.wordpress.com/2025/12/05/t...

#LOVols #VolMgmt
The best of 2025
What would you add to the list? Which articles and blog posts have you found valuable? What have I missed?
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December 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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In case you missed it…my latest newsletter was sent out on Monday 1 December.

You can read it at the link below. Sign up for free to make sure you don’t miss future newsletters.

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News from Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd
Our latest newsletter with article and information of interest to leaders and managers of volunteers.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Volunteer Involvement is not about filling gaps or completing tasks; it's about connecting people to purpose and possibility.
November 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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A great point from Karen Knight
When people engage in volunteer activities driven by self-interest, they often bring a dedication, focus and drive that they might not otherwise have offered, resulting in a more committed and impactful contribution. The Case for Selfish Volunteers Karen Knight
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Prostate cancer: NHS screening programme could come one step closer today

A recent study showed that regular PSA testing of men over 50 could reduce deaths by 13%

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Prostate cancer: NHS screening programme could come one step closer today
A recent study showed that regular PSA testing of men over 50 could reduce deaths by 13%, a similar benefit to breast screening. David Cameron, Sir Chris Hoy and Dermot Murnaghan all support the chan...
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November 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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In my latest #200WordTuesday thread, "Who counts as a volunteer?", I reflect on a conversation at a recent conference and how it reminds us to look for teachable moment to educate others about the importance of #volunteers and #volunteering.
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Advancing The Profession Season Four is at an end.

This season, I've been exploring volunteering infrastructure with some fantastic guests.

To close the season, Breauna Dorelus from the USA.

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November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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With Giving Tuesday taking place shortly, the latest article on the Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd blog is a From The Archive piece exploring the connection between this campaign and volunteering.

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November 21, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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UK charities condemn ‘immoral’ plans to force asylum seekers to volunteer
UK charities condemn ‘immoral’ plans to force asylum seekers to volunteer
Making volunteering compulsory for refugees slammed as exploitative, bureaucratic and un-British
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November 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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For this week's #200WordTuesday thread I am sharing a piece I wrote three years ago. Why? Because I think it resonates now more than ever. I hope it gives you inspiration and encouragement, especially if your work involves volunteer engagement.

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November 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Advancing The Profession Season Four continues.

This season, I'll be exploring volunteering infrastructure with some fantastic guests.

This time, Lindsay Baker from Canada.

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November 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Wise words
“In our haste to develop machines that know everything, we've overlooked something vital: the power was never in the knowing. It has always been in the understanding.” Knowledge Is No Longer Power Rahim Hirji
November 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Society so often pitches old against young. We can do better.

Reflecting on national service style volunteering initiatives, the new article on my blog explores a different approach that could strengthen society, rather than divide it.

Read it here buff.ly/1m4SQTx

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November 7, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Struggling to get buy-in for volunteer engagement? 💡

My new article for the Better Impact blog will help.

Read the full article 👉https://blog.betterimpact.com/en/yes-you-can-build-the-case-for-strategic-volunteer-support

#Nonprofits #VolunteerEngagement #LOVols #VolMgmt
Yes, You Can: Build the Case for Strategic Volunteer Support
Discover how to influence leadership and build the case for strategic volunteer support to secure investment and recognition.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Happy #IVMDay25

I’m off to celebrate with Volunteer Engagement Professionals at an AVM East Midlands meet up in Nottingham.

What do you have planned? #LOVols #VolMgmt
November 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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#IVMDay25
November 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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@lner.co.uk sending all the best to your train crew involved last night. Hope they are OK.

It’s a difficult day for all of you today so please know people are thinking of you.
November 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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This is a brilliant article by Ruth Leonard, reflecting on this year’s IVMDay theme

#IVMDay25 #LOVols #VolMgmt
Be Bold: Make Change - Building Relationships That Enable Volunteering - TeamKinetic
Building relationships that enable volunteering is easy when you know where to start. In this blog, Ruth gives you top tips to be bold & make change.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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To quote Gold Leader from Star Wars, “Almost There. Almost There” #IVMDay25
November 2, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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A great development for volunteering
Charities minister backs project to make volunteering data more accessible
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October 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Just one week to go until International Volunteer Managers Day 2025.

The excitement is building!

#IVMday2025 #LOVols #VolMgmt
October 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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In my new #200WordTuesday article, I briefly explore why nonprofits must collaborate if they want to be successful at engaging volunteers.

#LOVols #VolMgmt #Nonprofits
October 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM