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Volunteers - Tips to Motivate Them
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"Volunteers, like employees (and children), need proper guidance and training in order for them to be a success in their job." Heidi Richards
Recruiting volunteers is only half the challenge in any endeavor. You must properly train them so they will work out to be true assets. As we help volunteers recognize the rewards of their service, we must also acknowledge that there may be a downside. Volunteering takes time away from the family or personal pursuits. Good leaders" tell it like it is," being careful not to understate what is expected. Let your volunteers know up front exactly what is involved in their tasks and what is expected of them, and they will appreciate you for it. Personal contact is the key to more effective recruiting. While volunteers will respond to public invitations such as media announcements and ads, they respond more easily to personal invitations to become involved. Be careful that the persons being recruited are the right fit and not just saying yes to a good "sales pitch." Motivating volunteers means that they feel they are wanted and needed, are an important part of the organization, are accepted by the group and that they are contributing to the heart of the community. Enrolling new volunteers selectively with long-term commitment as the primary criteria will ensure that they are "motivated" from the outset. People like being appreciated. We all want to be recognized for our contributions. It makes us feel good when we are thanked for our efforts. Appreciated volunteers are more likely to continue to serve. Recognition should be commensurate to what the volunteer has achieved; it must be earned. False praise can be counter-productive and even offensive to some.
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Service to others and a sense of achievement are other key components to motivating volunteers. There is a special satisfaction that goes along with making life a little less difficult for someone else. It makes us feel better about ourselves. When volunteers achieve their goals, telling them is only the beginning. Telling others in newsletters, press releases and conversation goes along way with enhancing a volunteer's commitment. Community volunteerism is about service to others. Leaders help volunteers recognize that their contributions of time, talent and treasure improve the quality of life of others as well as themselves.
In order to help your volunteers truly be a success, good leaders must help them to feel a sense of security, adventure and belonging. Volunteers must ......
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