volunteer recruitment
Volunteer Passports
Volunteer passports are a new idea that might just save leaders of volunteers a ton of time, AND make it easier to recruit.
Read MoreHow to Be a Hero
Most of us want to be a hero. Someone who goes out and saves lives. Few of us, though, think that we have the skills or capacity. You might be surprised!
Read MoreA Volunteer’s Buffet
Volunteers are drawn to organizations that offer more flexibility and choice in what they do. Try setting up a volunteer’s buffet for them.
Read MoreRecruit Volunteers who DON’T Fit the Culture
It is standard practice to recruit volunteers, staff and Board members who “fit the culture” of an organization. Unfortunately, we do so at the expense of diversity.
Read MoreVolunteer Fair Success
It takes planning & preparation for a table at a volunteer fair to lead to reliable, committed volunteers. Here are some things for you to think about ahead of time.
Read MoreCorporate Volunteers
Involving corporate volunteers can be a key strategy for bolstering your volunteer program. This strategy provides benefits to everyone concerned, from your organization’s cause to the partner company to the volunteers themselves.
Read MoreAIDA and Recruiting Volunteers
Using the common marketing process, “AIDA”, can help leaders with recruiting volunteers for their organizations. It’s a simple four step way to bring people from being random strangers to becoming volunteers.
Read MoreThe Ideal Volunteer
We all want to find amazing helpers, but what specifically do we look for? Here are the three elements that I believe are necessary in an “ideal” volunteer.
Read MoreVolunteers as Ambassadors
Are you using your agency volunteers’ skills to the fullest? Strategically involving volunteers as ambassadors will improve your recruitment, raise more donations, and increase your exposure in the community.
Read MoreHow to Demonstrate Empathy and Retain Volunteers
Demonstrating empathy with your volunteers can greatly increase your retention rates. But saying “I know how you feel” may not be as empathetic as you think. Here’s how you can demonstrate empathy in a way to truly make your volunteers feel heard.
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