VOLUNTEER – TIPS TO RETAIN RELATIONSHIPS [309471]

VOLUNTEER – TIPS TO RETAIN RELATIONSHIPS

If recruitment is the first important step of a [anonimizat]. [anonimizat], even if they first start with a one-[anonimizat]. Here are several tips in building up a long-term relationship with the volunteers:

Make a Good First Impression

It’s extremely important for new volunteers who are likely feeling anxious about what to expect when they first arrive. This is how to be a good impression introduction: giving a [anonimizat], basic background information of organization then description and explanation of particular volunteer task/ event. Also, [anonimizat]. [anonimizat] a win-win relationship.

Make volunteering convenient and fun

People always expect to work in a professional but nice and friendly work environment. Therefore, make sure this work is going on in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere to keep your volunteers satisfied and wanting to come back repeatedly. Also, [anonimizat]’re students or are in the workforce.

Respect for volunteer contribution

What keeps volunteers (non-experience or expert) [anonimizat]. So the organization should give volunteers a sense of purpose while they’re working with — [anonimizat], and make sure they have the tools and guidance they need to make the most of their time. [anonimizat]-date on how they’re making a [anonimizat], inspire them with delight spirit and keep in touch with them outside of your facilities. [anonimizat].

Ex: In programs Ecoweek with the participation of volunteers, C&E always respects the right to build and contribute to the program. Because young people are active supporters and make a great contribution to the success of the programs.

Solving volunteer problems and handling complaints

Problems can arise such as volunteers don’t get the resources they think they need and money (if any donation) goes to a [anonimizat]. On the other hand, a volunteer may bring a complaint about a [anonimizat]-versa, or a client may complain about a volunteer. [anonimizat]. Besides, [anonimizat].

Give thanks

Volunteering takes a [anonimizat]’s essential for charitable organization leaders to regularly thank volunteers for their time. A successful certificate, a thank-[anonimizat], [anonimizat], and other donor retention strategies can (and should) be applied to volunteers.

For C&E, in all programs, the recognition of the efforts of volunteers is extremely important. It like a source of motivation to help you strive and be active in your next activities. In particular, at the end of each program, it is indispensable to thank the volunteers for their enthusiastic support in the event.

Keep in touch

Your organization is a non-profit, volunteers are your precious human resources, don't forget to keep their support for the future. Send updates on how the organization work is going – e.g. newsletters or annual report; acknowledge their support in the annual report or in any relevant press release, online or social media post and send them a copy; send invitation past volunteers to an honors party, invite them to contribute for a new volunteer program.

Finally, Volunteers want to support your community as consider your mission worthwhile. If volunteers have a good experience of working in your team and truly believe in what you’re doing, they can easily convince other people to support the project. Even the nature of volunteer work is come and go, they still can help in finding other supporters and honors, raise awareness for your organization.