Volunteers are essential to nonprofit organizations. They donate their time and expertise, providing an invaluable resource that supplements paid staff and both informs and supports the mission. Without them, much of the work simply could not be done. Sometimes, volunteers go above and beyond what anyone would expect of them. To them, the nonprofit is more than an organization worthy of their time and money; it represents an extension of themselves. Year after year, they can be counted on to do whatever is asked—and then some. Polly Larned is one ...