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RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS Jacqueline Cochran, Facilitator Presiding Elder’s District Conference April 23, 2015
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WHY CAN’T THE CHURCH RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS? Brainstorm with your elbow partners Generate 3 Reasons Chose a Spokesperson
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ADDITIONAL IDEAS Too narrow a focus Limited choices Ineffective recruitment Failure to support No appreciation
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RECRUITING AND RETAINING VOLUNTEERS Plan Ask Thank
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PLANNING Develop written responsibilities Recruit specific people for specific roles Tie work to the vision of the church Recruit with specific end dates or breaks Establish and publish a calendar of dates Create a large, broad planning team
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ASK
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WHAT NOT TO SAY You’re the last one on my list.” “You’re the last one on my list.” “Oh, there’s really nothing to it; it won’t take much time.” “I’ve helped you before.”
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WHAT TO SAY “You have great skills and talent. Would you be interested in using them in our ministry?” “Let me tell you what happened at our last event.” “We have so much fun together.”
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ASK FOR VOLUNTEERS Ask personally rather than rely on announcements Initially, recruit short-term project teams Assume that “no” means “not now” Recruit toward a member’s passion Recruit through relationships Key: Allow volunteers to quit honorably.
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THANKS Encourage people who serve. Honor volunteers regularly Publicly recognize volunteers Personalize the appreciation of time and effort Thank you should be sincere. “It IS the thought”
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GRANT AME CHURCH Blessed We are not perfect but we are Blessed.
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EXAMPLES OF VOLUNTEERISM Annual Conference Steering Committee Team Goals and Objectives List of 150 names Teams were form through personal contact
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EXAMPLES OF VOLUNTEERISM Community Giveaway and Community Thanksgiving Dinner
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EXAMPLES OF VOLUNTEERISM Projects match mission of the church Meaningful projects Many opportunities for volunteers Outreach into the community for volunteers Website appreciation Church service appreciation
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EXAMPLES OF VOLUNTEERISM Math Institute And Discovery Week 20 Volunteers 10 years serving 20 students each year
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EXAMPLES OF VOLUNTEERISM Kirkland Academy For Excellence (tutorial) And Kirkland Academy For Excellence Labor of Love Day Camp 50 Volunteers Over 7 years over 200 Young People Served
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6 DEADLY SINS OF RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS Sin #1: Expect Announcements to Get Volunteers Sin #2: Go It Alone Sin #3: Recruit Life-time Individuals
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6 DEADLY SINS OF RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS Sin #4 Assume That “No” Means “Never” Sin #5 Fall into the BIC Trap Sin #6 Be People Driven Rather Than Position Driven
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