Recruiting Skilled

Define the Role of Your Volunteer

Know Your Volunteers:

Interview Volunteers

Why Do They Want to Volunteer for YOU?

What Experience Do They Have?

Know Your Organization:

What is Your Mission?

How Can Volunteers Help You Achieve Your Future Vision?

How Can You Serve Your Volunteers?

Marketing to Potential Volunteers

Where to Look for Skilled Volunteers:

What Skills are Needed?

Who Has the Skills You Need?

Use Your Network!

Publicity, Publicity!

Motivate Your Potential Volunteers

Show Them What Your Organization has Accomplished So Far

Show Them How They Can Be Apart of Your Organization’s Future

Motivate Your Potential Volunteers

Point Out the Value of Their Skill Set

Draw Connections Between Their Skills and the Mission of Your Organization

Motivate Your Potential Volunteers

Incentivize Them to Volunteer Their Skills

Examples: Work Experience, Professional Recommendations, Networking, Fun Working Environment, Thank You’s!

Know Your ProjectRecruiting for

One-Time Events:

Example: VITA Tax Preperation

Volunteer Skills Needed:

Tax Law Training

VITA Tax Preparer Certification

Paper vs. E-filing Qualifications

Tax Law Changes

Challenging Taxpayers and Situations

Know Your Project

Recruiting for Longer Opportunities:

Example: School Tutoring Programs

Volunteer Skills Needed:

Commitment

Good with Youth

Knowledge of Subject Areas

Communication Skills

Responsibility and Presence in the Classroom

Keeping Your Skilled Volunteers

Be Flexible and Respect Their Time

Don’t Overload Them with Extensive Projects

Organize Specific Projects that Don’t Extend Beyond a Few Months

Keeping Your Skilled Volunteers

Make Sure You are Utilizing Your Volunteers’ Skills

Keep the Door Open for Development

Thank Your Volunteers