Volunteer Essentials
A strong volunteer program increases your church’s ability to have a greater impact, develop disciples, and build a leadership pipeline.
3 Keys for Recruiting and Assigning Volunteers
Congratulations! You’ve decided what your ideal volunteer team looks like, identified what motivates them, and considered why folks may want to serve in your church (in case you missed it, here’s my previous post). The next step is to start recruiting and then connecting new volunteers to roles that combine their interests and energy with […]
3 Ways to Prepare for Recruiting Volunteers
From the parking lot to Sunday school, church leaders are looking for faithful volunteers to serve the congregation. Yet many leaders are frustrated by the lack of commitment and willingness to serve. On the other hand, volunteers have grown weary of poor communication and minimal instructions. What should be a situation that truly benefits everyone […]
Components for Committed Volunteer Teams
Looking for more volunteers who’re faithful and excited to serve? Consider the following: Are you offering a compelling vision? Do you communicate clearly and often? Are you prepared for them with the supplies and information they need to be successful? Are you investing in them as individuals and not just as worker bees? If […]
5 Keys to Communicating with Volunteers
Wondering why your volunteers aren’t quite doing what you need them to do? Do they arrive late or unprepared? The issue may not be a lack of enthusiasm or commitment – it may just be that they don’t really know what you need. Better communication just might be the key to unlocking your volunteers’ potential. […]
Volunteers & The Head/Heart Connection
Think of your top volunteers – those people who are committed, consistent and always willing to serve. What attracted them to serve at your organization? Was it your sign-up sheet? Nah. Maybe it was your training process. Hmmm…that doesn’t seem right either. Even without knowing anything about your organization, I feel safe in guessing that […]
7 Ways to Improve Volunteer Communication
Sneezing, the sniffles, a persistent cough…these are all symptoms of an underlying infection. Coming in late, not being able to answer a visitor’s questions, chatting with a friend instead of helping people find a seat…these are all symptoms of something as well. In my experience as a volunteer and as a volunteer leader, these symptoms […]
Volunteers – How to retain the best and recruit more
Volunteers are the lifeblood of non-profits. They enable you to reach more people and make a greater impact than you could without their efforts. So how do you keep those star-performers and recruit their friends? By offering them your respect, encouragement and appreciation. Take heed of the following pointers and reap the benefits: 1. Inspire. […]