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What are the most effective ways to keep volunteers engaged?

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Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community outreach program. They donate their time, skills, and passion to support a cause they care about. However, keeping them engaged and motivated can be a challenge, especially in times of uncertainty, stress, or change. How can you ensure that your volunteers feel valued, appreciated, and connected to your mission? Here are some effective ways to keep volunteers engaged.

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Damilola Adenusi

Social Development Professional | Monitoring, & Evaluation Specialist | Member; Nigeria Association of Evaluators (NAE)

1 Communicate regularly

Communication is key to building trust and rapport with your volunteers. Make sure you communicate clearly and frequently about your goals, expectations, feedback, and recognition. Use different channels, such as email, phone, social media, or newsletters, to reach out to your volunteers and keep them updated on your progress, challenges, and achievements. Ask for their input and suggestions, and listen to their concerns and questions. Show them that you care about their opinions and experiences.

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Damilola Adenusi

Social Development Professional | Monitoring, & Evaluation Specialist | Member; Nigeria Association of Evaluators (NAE)
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Communication encapsulates the whole of managing volunteers. It helps with planning, coordination and executing tasks to plan

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2 Provide training and support

Volunteers need to feel confident and competent in their roles. Provide them with adequate training and support to help them perform their tasks effectively and safely. Offer them opportunities to learn new skills, expand their knowledge, or take on more responsibilities. Provide them with the necessary resources, tools, and guidance they need to succeed. Check in with them regularly and offer them feedback and coaching. Help them overcome any difficulties or challenges they may face.

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Damilola Adenusi

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Training equips the volunteer with the right skills on provides guidance on how to contribute to the team. With training. one can know the qualities a volunteer posses and understand how to effectively use his/her skills. It also identifies areas of opportunities that can be explored to the advantage of the volunteer.

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3 Recognize and appreciate

Volunteers need to feel valued and appreciated for their contributions. Recognize and appreciate their efforts and achievements in meaningful ways. You can do this by sending them thank-you notes, certificates, or gifts, by featuring them in your newsletters or social media, by organizing appreciation events or awards, or by giving them public praise or testimonials. Make sure you personalize your recognition and appreciation to suit each volunteer's preferences and interests.

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4 Create a sense of community

Volunteers need to feel connected and engaged with your organization and your cause. Create a sense of community among your volunteers by fostering a positive and supportive culture. Encourage them to interact and collaborate with each other, as well as with your staff and beneficiaries. Invite them to participate in social activities, such as team-building games, icebreakers, or celebrations. Share stories and testimonials that highlight the impact and value of your volunteers' work. Celebrate your successes and milestones together.

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Derek Crevoisier

Je résous les problèmes complexes par la méthode scientifique ?? (diagnostic -> hypothèse -> test -> feedback)
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Volunteers are not employees and have joined your project because they believe in it, but you have to treat them as an integral part of your team. Provide a fun work environment, and place them where they will have the most impact (where their skills match the task). It is important to be able to socialize and network as well during the event, and devote the necessary time to each volunteer. Overall, there's no magic to it: make volunteers feel valued and understand they are coming from a perspective of giving their labor to you for free.

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5 Seek feedback and improvement

Volunteers need to feel that their work is meaningful and relevant. Seek feedback and improvement from your volunteers on a regular basis. Ask them how they feel about their roles, their tasks, their satisfaction, and their challenges. Find out what they like and dislike about your program, and what they would like to see improved or changed. Use their feedback to make adjustments and improvements to your program, and to address any issues or concerns they may have. Show them that you respect and value their feedback, and that you are committed to making your program better for them.

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6 Offer flexibility and variety

Volunteers need to feel that their work is enjoyable and rewarding. Offer flexibility and variety to your volunteers to keep them interested and motivated. Allow them to choose or change their roles, tasks, schedules, or locations according to their preferences, availability, and skills. Offer them different options and opportunities to get involved in your program, such as online or offline, short-term or long-term, individual or group, or local or global. Show them that you appreciate their diversity and uniqueness, and that you want them to have fun and grow with your program.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Damilola Adenusi

Social Development Professional | Monitoring, & Evaluation Specialist | Member; Nigeria Association of Evaluators (NAE)
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As an organization managing volunteers, one should consider a means of appreciation such as a badge, a certificate and mentions of social media platforms. This sort of reward system improves the net worth of the volunteers and encourages the spirit of volunteerism.

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Oluchi Angel

Registered Nurse Midwife Gender Based Violence Facilitator Public speaker I help survivors of gender based violence walk through healing journey.
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Volunteers need motivation and appreciation no matter how small it might be. These will encourage them to put in more effort in whatever activities given to them.

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1 Communicate regularly

2 Provide training and support

3 Recognize and appreciate

4 Create a sense of community

5 Seek feedback and improvement

6 Offer flexibility and variety

7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Communicate regularly

2 Provide training and support

3 Recognize and appreciate

4 Create a sense of community

5 Seek feedback and improvement

6 Offer flexibility and variety

7 Here’s what else to consider

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