The Digital Pulse of Volunteerism: Tools That Drive Engagement and Impact

Title

The Digital Pulse of Volunteerism: Tools That Drive Engagement and Impact

Creator

Pandey, Ananya

Description

Volunteering has changedas a resultofthe digitalage, whichhas increased chances for involvement beyond time and location restrictions. In addition to assessing and enhancing social effect, this chapter examines the technological tools and platforms that help organizations recruit, engage, and retain volunteers. Using case studies and real-world examples, it looks at data-driven monitoring frameworks, gamification strategies, recruitment tools, and collaboration platforms. Issues like data privacy, the digital divide, and the dangers of relying too much on technology at the detriment of interpersonal relationships are also covered in the conversation. The chapter emphasizes how digital innovation can improve community participation and support long-lasting social change by fusing theoretical models with practical applications. Future trends and policy issues are discussed to help businesses create digital volunteer ecosystems that are ethical, inclusive, and productive. Copyright 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Source

Strengthening Community Engagement and School Leadership Through Digital Volunteerism;pp.219-244

Date

01-01-2026

Publisher

IGI Global Scientific Publishing

Coverage

Pandey A., Christ University, Bangalore, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833735724-9; 979-833735722-5; 979-833735723-2;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-5722-5.ch008

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