The key to successfully recruiting and retaining volunteers lies in an understanding of what motivates people to
commit their personal resources, emotional energy, and time to volunteering.
Select one of the models of volunteer management described in Chapter 1 of the Connors (2012) textbook.
- Using this model, compare and contrast the reasons why people volunteer.
- Describe how you would incorporate these motivators to recruit volunteers.
- Discuss techniques that you would use and why you believe they would be successful.
Required References
Connors, T. D. (2011). Wiley nonprofit law, finance and management series: volunteer management handbook:
leadership strategies for success (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13: 9780470604533.
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