Jun 29, 2026 · 24 min · 10 segments
Before you say yes to volunteering or joining a nonprofit board, slow down and ask the right questions. In this episode, Joe Blatt explains the difference between hands-on volunteering and board…
Joe BlattHost
The first thing I would tell you is that joining a board or volunteering is very fulfilling.

Deciding how best to serve the cause you're interested in can be divided into various ways and is not limited to one option.

Your financial commitment will help the organization achieve their programmatic goals.

Today's episode will focus on giving up your time, your skills, and your knowledge to support the nonprofit's organization or a cause you're passionate about.

Many people join boards thinking of it as another form of volunteering, but it's not.

It comes with significant responsibilities, and you rarely interact with the clients of the organization.

The first thing I would tell you is that joining a board or volunteering is very fulfilling.

Deciding how best to serve the cause you're interested in can be divided into various ways and is not limited to one option.

Your financial commitment will help the organization achieve their programmatic goals.

Today's episode will focus on giving up your time, your skills, and your knowledge to support the nonprofit's organization or a cause you're passionate about.

Many people join boards thinking of it as another form of volunteering, but it's not.

It comes with significant responsibilities, and you rarely interact with the clients of the organization.
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