1. Chris Cooper’s TOP 10 THINGS To Do With Volunteers

2. 10. Empower Volunteers! Give them the tools they need to complete tasks.

3. 9. Keep an ongoing “To Do List” of tasks and jobs volunteers can do.

4. 8. Invite Input Invite positive Input from your volunteer.

5. 7. Keep Them Busy Keep your volunteer busy with a variety of activities!

6. 6. Take Interest In Their Skills! Take interest in your volunteers skills and talents.

7. 5. Help Them Succeed! Help Your Volunteer Succeed at Tasks!

8. 4. Provide Clear Communication Provide clear communication with your volunteer concerning needs & expectations.

9. 3. Respect Their Ideas Respect their ideas, suggestions, and advice.

10. 2. Appreciate Them Appreciate them for the work they do!

11. 1. Make It Fun Make volunteering special by creating a fun environment!