Here are the latest news headlines and other resources from the World Volunteer Web:

Corporates misusing volunteering, say non-profits in research
Corporate employee volunteering might be booming — more corporations and charities are trying to work together. Trouble is, the two sides don't seem to understand each other and, in some cases, they just don't get on. A special report has found frustrations and recriminations spilling over from both sectors. Read the article

Australian volunteers may be reimbursed fuel costs
Canberra, Australia: Volunteer firefighters, emergency services crews and other Australians who donate hundreds of hours of their time each year could be offered petrol vouchers, tax rebates or cash reimbursements under a new proposal to defray the soaring fuel costs. Read the article

Volunteerism key to education: Singapore minister
Singapore City, Singapore: The Singaporean education ministry believes volunteering is key to national education. He notes that student volunteerism is continuously growing and young people are increasingly seeking volunteer opportunities locally and abroad.
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Israel to include Arab volunteers in national service
Holon, Israel: Israeli education minister plans to recruit more Arab students into the national volunteering scheme. Under this programme, more than 3,000 students are recruited each year to help teach in schools and community centres. Read the article

The right way to volunteer
The world of volunteering needs help--but not the kind you think. The problem is that too many nonprofits cling to their old ways, asking volunteers to do little more than stuff envelopes and make fund-raising calls. Read the article

Online Volunteer Management Certificate Program
Washington State University (USA) offers the Volunteer Management Certificate Program (VMCP), a four-course online syllabus that covers the dynamics of creating a successful volunteer management programme. Read the article

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