. Agricultural societies newsletter. Agriculture. Far too soon summer is over (sooner than we wanted it to end) and community organizations are buzzing with activities they plan to provide for the community. Volunteers will be on everyone's list. The common cry has become, "How do we get volunteers?" Volunteers have become cautious, their comments are, "When I say I'll help for one task for a few hours, I often end up in a lifetime commitment" or "When I got there nobody knew what I was supposed to do". If you are having trouble getting volunteers, here are a few
. Agricultural societies newsletter. Agriculture. Far too soon summer is over (sooner than we wanted it to end) and community organizations are buzzing with activities they plan to provide for the community. Volunteers will be on everyone's list. The common cry has become, "How do we get volunteers?" Volunteers have become cautious, their comments are, "When I say I'll help for one task for a few hours, I often end up in a lifetime commitment" or "When I got there nobody knew what I was supposed to do". If you are having trouble getting volunteers, here are a few principles to enhance the volunteer's position. Perhaps this will ensure that your volunteer will do the job and volunteer again. 1. Preparation: Determine why you need volunteers. Make a list of specific tasks for which you require help. For each task outline, when you need help, details of the action required, how much time it will take, how many times the task will be repeated, abilities, skills needed to perform the job, the name of the person from when the volunteer will receive support. It's a good idea to keep this information on file cards. Decide who will be responsible for each position. Who will recruit, train and supervise the volunteer work? 2. Develop a second set of file cards for volunteers and members of your organization: Record their name, phone, address, skills and abilities, interests, positions they have filled within your organization and other organizations; the days and time they are available. This provide a ready reference for calling on volunteers and a record for recognizing your volunteers. 3. Advertise your volunteer requirements by word of mouth if possible, carry the task outlines with you as a ready reference, with a contact name and dates for interviews. Don't be tempted to call the person who did it before because they are always willing to support you. Let them know the position they filled in the past is open for interviews as well as any n
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