Volunteers play an important role in many associations. Finding and keeping volunteers can be difficult. There are numerous methods you can use to recruit volunteers, here are our 15 tips to help you with recruiting.
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Directly Ask people to volunteer.
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When you need a large number of volunteers try distributing brochures and posters.
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Ask yourself: What would motivate your ideal volunteers?
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If you are using a table or a small kiosk to recruit volunteers, make your area visible and attractive so that people want to come over and see what you are about.
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Know what you want.
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Give your new volunteers a task right away, even if it is just more recruitment.
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Use organization directories to brainstorm possible people who could fill positions.
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Find volunteers online.
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Keep track of all those who you have approached about volunteering with a volunteer database.
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Partner with local organizations.
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Ask for a short-term commitment with an end-date in sight.
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Know that timing is everything.
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Show volunteers the benefits.
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Contact people who are already in direct or indirect contact with our association.
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Prove to volunteers that you have a passionate leader with a vision.
