Small L&D Team? How One Nonprofit University Uses Volunteers to Increase their Capacity with Ashley Dugger

If you are looking to transition to L&D, your experience matters! Volunteering can help you fill in the gaps. This is exactly what Dr. Ashley Dugger is here to talk about.

Ashley engages volunteers in her organization to help increase the capacity of her team. It also gives those volunteers a chance to deepen their skills in instructional design. 

So whether you're a small L&D team looking to expand the capacity of your team by using volunteers, or if you're someone who's looking to transfer to the field of L&D, this episode is for you.

▶️ Small L&D Team? How One Nonprofit University Uses Volunteers to Increase their Capacity with Ashley Dugger 

▶️ Key Points:

02:16 Dr. Ashley Dugger’s background in L&D and HR

08:19 How the L&D team at Bucknell University engages volunteers

15:38 The benefits of volunteering

18:53 How to manage volunteers

21:07 Filling gaps in your resume through volunteering

25:06 Tips for L&D teams seeking volunteers

Resources from this episode:

Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective

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Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.

Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization.

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