Anna Gagnon, Author at Veyactua

Volunteer Background Checks: When Programs Require Them

September 29, 2026 by Anna Gagnon

A volunteer coordinator points to a paper form while speaking with a seated man at a table with a laptop, map, notebook, water bottle, and backpack; other people organize supplies behind them in a bright office.

Background checks are not universal for volunteers. Learn which roles commonly require screening, what documents you may need, and how to assess a program’s safeguards.

Skills-Based Volunteering for Designers: What Nonprofits Actually Need

September 27, 2026 by Anna Gagnon

Two people collaborate at a desk with sticky notes, sketches, printed photos, a notebook, and a laptop in a workspace with maps and a vehicle outside the window.

A practical guide to scoping pro bono design work that responds to a nonprofit’s priorities, protects communities, and remains useful after handover.

Skills-Based Volunteering for Accountants and Finance Professionals

September 25, 2026 by Anna Gagnon

Three people work in an office: two review a stack of papers beside an open laptop, calculator, folders, and clipboard while a third person organizes binders near shelves and a wall map.

A practical guide to choosing, scoping, and delivering nonprofit finance projects without replacing permanent staff or regulated professional services.