This year's event brought together 1,400 participants from 94 countries, all focused on the theme: “People Power: Creating a Sustainable Future through Volunteering.”
Transforming Volunteering Through Technology
Our own Michaela Rýgrová took the stage as a speaker in the forum on Transforming Volunteering in Response to Technological Innovations. It was an honor to showcase how OnSinch’s volunteer management software and the Vlna Pomoci initiative are paving the way for a new era of volunteering, making it as simple as booking a hotel room.The forum highlighted how technology is redefining volunteer engagement, streamlining processes, and making it easier for people to get involved. It’s exciting to see OnSinch at the forefront of this transformation, contributing to discussions that could shape the future of volunteering worldwide.
Insights and Highlights from the Conference
The conference was a melting pot of ideas, with forums and discussions that covered everything from corporate volunteering to blockchain-based volunteer banks. Here are a few key themes that stood out:
- Sustainability Through Volunteering: How volunteer-driven initiatives can play a critical role in combating climate change.
- Volunteering and an Ageing Population: Exploring the evolving motivations of older volunteers and how they can be harnessed to drive positive change.
- Collaboration for Greater Impact: The power of cross-sector partnerships—governmental, non-governmental, and private—to amplify the effects of volunteering.
- Self-Orientated Volunteering: The rise of informal, self-led volunteer efforts and civic activism as a response to changing societal needs.
The Road Ahead
Participating in such a global event was a fantastic opportunity for us to share our vision of a digital-first approach to volunteer management. We firmly believe that the nonprofit sector deserves the same level of innovation as any other industry. With Vlna pomoci, we aim to make volunteering more accessible, efficient, and impactful, enabling organizations to focus on what matters most: making a difference.
About Vlna pomoci
Vlna pomoci is a non-profit initiative that digitises volunteering and connects non-profit organisations with volunteers. We are honoured to be its main partner and guarantor.
Read more about the initiative here.
