Developing Inclusive Recruitment Practices in Virtual Volunteer Programs
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-inc-vr-vl-pr-04
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About the Article
Inclusive recruitment is fundamental to building equitable and impactful virtual volunteer programs. This article analyzes outreach strategies, barrier reduction, role design, and bias-free selection processes that enable diverse participation. It highlights practical measures such as multilingual support, mobile outreach units, financial assistance, and culturally tailored role descriptions. Case studies from multiple regions illustrate how inclusive recruitment increases representation, engagement, and trust. By combining theoretical perspectives with applied strategies, the article equips nonprofit managers and practitioners with tools to develop fair, accessible, and culturally competent recruitment systems that advance both organizational effectiveness and social inclusion.
Key Topics
- Inclusive recruitment
- Virtual volunteering
- Cultural competence
- Barrier reduction strategies
- Volunteer engagement
- Nonprofit management practices
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Developing Inclusive Recruitment Practices in Virtual Volunteer Programs. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-inc-vr-vl-pr-04
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