Volunteering & Social Impact Live Learning Series

Volunteering is more than an act of service; it’s a transformative practice that fosters personal, community and societal well-being. For social impact professionals, who often face the demands of addressing complex and emotionally challenging issues, the balance between giving and receiving is essential. Join Points of Light CEO Jennifer Sirangelo for a conversation with Arianna Huffington, Thrive Global Founder and CEO on April 23 from 1–2 p.m. ET to discuss how prioritizing self-care is not just beneficial, but integral to sustaining their ability to serve effectively and make a sustainable impact.

This session will explore:

• The health benefits of self-care: How it sustains energy, sharpens focus and prevents burnout.
• Practical strategies for daily self-care: Simple, actionable steps to nurture emotional resilience and well-being.
• Volunteering as self-care: Discover how acts of service provide purpose, connection and fulfillment that support mental and emotional health.
• Strengthening social connections through volunteering: How volunteering can reduce isolation, build community and bridge divides.

What do we really mean by “community-centered volunteerism?” While some definitions and practices may touch on the principle, they often miss the mark.

In this session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of this approach, discussing how certain strategies can unintentionally perpetuate harm and how to instead center the community’s voice. Breauna will share real examples of both decentering and dreaming with the community, along with practical ways to strategize with trust and shared power.

Whether you’re a volunteer engager, AmeriCorps director or involved in CSR, you’ll leave this webinar inspired and equipped with practical tools to authentically show up and center the community in its rightful place.

This learning session aligns with the Empowering Community-Centered Volunteerism conference learning pathway, where workshops focus on how to engage communities in playing a central role in the design and implementation of volunteer programs.

In this dynamic 60-minute virtual session, discover how to harness the power of storytelling to strengthen the bridge between your employees and community impact. Through real-world examples and interactive exercises, you’ll learn strategies to capture and share compelling stories that showcase purpose and inspire broader engagement.

We’ll give you a framework for:

• Understanding and developing the ‘why’ of storytelling
• Building a story bridge
• Crafting effective stories of impact

Whether you’re looking to energize your employee communications, showcase your CSR initiatives, or build a more purpose-driven culture, this session will equip you with actionable strategies.

This virtual workshop is ideal for CSR professionals, HR leaders, and anyone responsible for employee engagement or corporate storytelling. Due to the interactive nature of this session, space will be limited so save your seat today!