Episode 346: How to Keep Volunteers Engaged....

Episode 346: How to Keep Volunteers Engaged....

 

How can we say thanks - Children's minister example
 
1. Words of thanks
 
2. Meaningful personalized gifts
 
3. Experiences with you

Take them to a conference


A concert


A nice dinner

 
4. Ask them what they need to be great - Equipping volunteers shows that you care and want the best for them. It also shows that you believe they are valuable to the ministry

resources


training events

 
5. Take time to get to know them and what energizes them

spiritual gifts inventory


personality inventories

 
6. Make a big deal about them in front of the church

shows the church that the ministry they are doing is important


encourages the volunteer


encourages others to volunteer

 
When recruiting volunteers, never say

Don't say "This is easy."


It won't take much time


You won't have to do much