Volunteer Professionals Community Connection Call – Introducing the First Annual National Volunteer Services Data Dashboard
Published May 13, 2026
Volunteer programs are evolving rapidly, and leaders across the field are seeking meaningful data to better understand how their services compare, grow, and adapt. Join a conversation with the survey development team, along with our sponsor Samaritan, as we explore why this data dashboard was created and the key trends it reveals.
Participants will explore an overview of findings and be guided through the interactive data dashboard, designed to help users easily access and apply benchmarking data relevant to their own programs. The dashboard also includes a dedicated look at hospice volunteer services and the unique considerations within this specialized area of care.
All participants are invited to engage and share perspectives through Zoom chat.
Special Interest Community Connection Calls are a member benefit. Connection Calls do not provide patient experience education credit (PXE).
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