2. Why should you love
volunteers?
Free labor!
New
perspectives
Unique skill
sets
Potential long-
term
advocates
3. Objectives of a Volunteer
Program
Recruit capable volunteers that will challenge
your organization to grow
Fill gaps that have been created by limited
resources
Create a safe, friendly, and productive
environment for volunteers
Build fruitful relationships
4. How to Recruit Volunteers
Write a description
that is:
Compelling
Honest
Concise
Specific
Diversify volunteer
outreach
Help youth in the Eastern
Caribbean region walk!
11. Hosting Volunteers
Give people the chance to fall in love with your
organization!
Provide a holistic view of your organization
Encourage a sense of ownership and
belonging
Provide opportunities for feedback
Project FOCUS: Art for Development in Uganda
12. Stay Connected
Brainstorm ways for
the volunteer to stay
engaged
Set the ball in motion
while you’re still
together!
Create a GlobalGiving
fundraiser page
Set goals and make
plans
Follow up and stay
involved
Notas do Editor
Disclaimer: I am not a volunteer expert. I have been a volunteer for numerous organizations here and internationally and I have managed volunteers for GlobalGiving in the field…but my focus for this presentation will be on the ways that you can use GG to both recruit volunteers and build relationships with volunteers that have lasting benefits.
It’s important not to have a narrow view of volunteers – often times I talk to organizations that think of volunteers as just high school students who can make copies, staple packets, etc.
And while this is a certainly a viable option for volunteers, volunteers can be SO MUCH more!
Highly qualified interns, professionals, etc.
For fundraisers – this last item is crucial, volunteers can become future donors, can bring in future revenue
Things to think about when recruiting volunteers:
- diversity! You want people who are going to bring new insight, challenge you, give you ideas
Write a description that is:
Compelling – get people excited about this volunteer opportunity!
Honest – at the same time, be honest. Don’t sugar coat anything. If people are going to be living in difficult circumstances, or doing a lot of photocopying, make that clear up front to avoid surprises
Concise – people don’t like to read. So keep it short and sweet.
Specific – tell people exactly what they’ll be doing, what your expectations are, the qualifications that they will need, the dates, the location (in the field, your office, or remote)
Link for this is on page 4
Has referred over 5 million volunteers in the past 10 years
This is especially important for international volunteer opportunities