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Training Volunteers for Fund Raising Works
Volunteering For A Networking GroupWhen is it appropriate to volunteer to take a position in the group? Have you heard the saying that "the fastest way to get anything done is to ..... Trent Decatur has collected this volunteering information.
...... of your time on their first day: It does help in the long-run.
One thing to NOTE: YOUR VOLUNTEERS ARE LIKE YOUR DONORS - they are people who offer their services to you at no charge. It is insensitive and often ineffective to treat them as employees: They are NOT PAID by you, in fact they "pay" you with their time. You should be happy that there are people willing to help you with no money as a reward. Of course, we may get volunteers who have attitude problems but appreciate them because they offer their help.
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You should also try to give your volunteers some value for their experience - either by offering them work experience or a truly friendly atmosphere or some other perk. You should, once a while, show your apprieciation to the volunteers and your working group.
Remember: To many, time is MORE valuable than even money. Your volunteers are offering you a valuable resource by offering you their time. DO NOT squander this gift or take it for granted.
Above all, keep lines of communication with your volunteers open. A team attitude can go a long way. If your workers feel comfortable talking to you, they will be happy to let you know what you need to know in order to organize your work force most efficiently.
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