Ten good ideas about working with volunteers 2009-10-22

Ten Good Ideas about Ten Good Ideas about Working with VolunteersWorking with VolunteersSaturday, September 18, 2009Saturday, September 18, 2009

Presented by Shirley Lundin and Ian EvisonSponsored by Prairie Star, Heartland and Central Midwest

Districts of the Unitarian Universalist Association

Good Idea #1Good Idea #1

Know your people!

Good Idea #2Good Idea #2

Don ‘t kill them.

Good Idea #3Good Idea #3

Find a system that works for you.

Good Idea #4Good Idea #4

 Help other leaders maintain a newcomer’s eye view of the congregation.

Good Idea #5Good Idea #5

Be mindful of safety policies in recruiting and training.

Good Idea #6Good Idea #6

Create Job descriptions.

Good Idea #7Good Idea #7

Create multiple, varied pathways to involvement.

Good Idea #8Good Idea #8

Use targeted recruitment for key positions.

Good Idea #9Good Idea #9

Provide help and support.

Good Idea #10Good Idea #10

Provide recognition.

Thank you for your Thank you for your service to our service to our

congregations!congregations!Shirley and Ian