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The Silent Burnout of Volunteer Schedules | The Difference We Make
This episode of The Difference We Make explores the often-overlooked phenomenon of volunteer coordinator burnout, specifically focusing on the mental and emotional exhaustion caused by managing complex schedules and human availability. Host Ashling Scallon invites listeners—particularly nonprofit leaders, community organizers, and dedicated volunteers—to recognize that the 'hidden exhaustion' of administrative logistics is a valid form of labor that requires care, boundaries, and systemic support. If you have ever stared at a spreadsheet late at night, feeling the weight of other people’s…
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