Future Trends in Volunteer Management: Technology, Engagement, and Sustainability
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-mn-rt-on-vl-11
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About the Article
Volunteer management is undergoing rapid transformation due to digital innovation, shifting demographics, and evolving societal expectations. This article explores key emerging trends, including remote and micro-volunteering, skills-based engagement, corporate volunteer programs, and advanced technologies such as AI, VR, and AR. Sustainability practices and data-driven decision-making are highlighted as essential for organizational resilience and long-term impact. Case studies—from AI-powered volunteer matching in the U.S. to VR field trips in Australia and digital sustainability initiatives in Kenya—illustrate practical applications. By embracing inclusivity, continuous learning, and technological adaptability, non-profit organizations can enhance engagement, optimize program outcomes, and prepare for the future of volunteer management.
Key Topics
- Remote and micro-volunteering
- Skills-based and corporate volunteer programs
- AI, VR, and AR in volunteer management
- Sustainability and digital innovation
- Data-driven decision-making
- Case studies of global practices
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Future Trends in Volunteer Management: Technology, Engagement, and Sustainability. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mn-rt-on-vl-11
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