Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement

Calling All Storytellers: AL!VE Is Ready to Tell Our Story—Are You In? 🎤🎥📝

Ever wanted to see your words spark action? Your ideas shape a profession? Your creativity spotlight the people behind powerful volunteer programs across the country? This is YOUR moment.

After a huge year of behind-the-scenes work refreshing platforms, clarifying processes, and strengthening our marketing foundation, AL!VE is officially ready to tell our story in a big way—and we’re building the creative team to do it.

We’re recruiting volunteers for the AL!VE Marketing Committee, and we’re especially looking for:
  • ✍️ Wannabe writers & seasoned wordsmiths
  • 💌 Human interest journalists & recognition superstars
  • 🧠 Thought leaders & big-picture thinkers
  • 📰 Contributing authors & curious investigators
  • 🎥 Vloggers & video storytellers
  • 📱 Social media stars & digital natives
  • 🎨 Content generators of all kinds
If you’ve ever said “Someone should tell that story”—we’re inviting YOU to be that someone.

What We’re Building (and Why It’s Exciting)

AL!VE is stepping boldly into its role as a trusted voice for the volunteer engagement profession. That means:
  • More substantive member news
  • More investigative-style storytelling rooted in real member experiences
  • More practical tips, tools, and how-tos from the field
  • More program highlights, impact stories, and thought leadership
  • More reasons for members (and the field!) to say: “I learned something from AL!VE today.”
This isn’t just promotion—it’s professional storytelling with purpose.


The Commitment (Spoiler: It’s Doable)

  • 4–6 hours per month
  • Flexible, project-based contributions
  • Collaborative, supportive committee members
  • Clear systems, ALIVE’s ChatGPT Marketing Assistant, and refreshed processes (thanks, 2025!)
Whether you want to write once a month, help shape a content series, or regularly contribute ideas and edits—there’s space in our Writer’s Room for your style and availability.


Why Volunteer With the Marketing Committee?

Because you’ll:
  • Build your portfolio, resume, and visibility
  • Influence the national conversation about volunteer engagement
  • Collaborate with smart, passionate professionals
  • Help elevate the stories you wish more people heard
  • Strengthen a profession you care deeply about
And yes—you’ll have fun doing it.


Ready to Raise Your Hand?

If you love storytelling, content, creativity, or curiosity—and want to help AL!VE amplify the voices and impact of volunteer engagement leaders nationwide—we want you on the team.
📬 Visit https://www.volunteeralive.org/volunteer.php to learn more
🧠 Bring your ideas
🎉 Let’s make some noise (the meaningful kind)

Join the next AL!VE Volunteer Information Session tomorrow, January 15 from 1:00-1:30 Eastern. Register at https://mms.volunteeralive.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=189803.


Link: https://www.volunteeralive.org/volunteer.php

Submitted: 01/14/26
Article By: Horwitz, CVA, David