Northern Kentucky Area Development District’s Post

Every association wants to retain its volunteers. To do so, associations need to find ways to keep their volunteers happy. It is important to know what makes volunteers tick and what gives volunteers a sense of satisfaction. As people continue to volunteer, they will develop a sense of connection to the association. Here are 5 tips to make (and keep) volunteers happy 👇 https://lnkd.in/geK_4N2n

As managers of volunteers prepare for the post-summer influx of volunteer applications, are we also prepared for how to say no to a volunteer when there just isn't the right match? The Better Impact Inc. blog shares some great tips to help you make that decision and deliver the information professionally and effectively when you need to. ⬇️

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I was just talking with my colleague about challenge of scheduling meetings for volunteer organizations. Please weigh in and tell me whether you think it's better to have regular meetings that are always at the same time and the same day, no matter who can attend or if you should be flexible about availability. In either case, someone who may not be able to attend can now watch a recorded session but when do you cancel the meeting or move the time based on who will be available? How do you determine when the contributions of live meetings are lost because of low attendance?

Got volunteers in your community association? Protecting them might be easier—and more affordable—than you think. A volunteer policy is an inexpensive option that offers coverage for volunteers working within the normal scope of your community's business. Imagine someone getting hurt while hanging up holiday decorations—this policy could be the safety net you need. 🎄 If you already have workers’ comp that includes volunteers, you might not need this. But if not, it’s a simple and effective add-on. Curious if your volunteers are covered? Let’s discuss the options. 📞

When your school has an online Volunteer Management System, alert notifications can be sent out when a volunteer applies, is approved, individual clearances expire, volunteer approval expires, and more. This Automated Notification and Clearance Tracking is just one of the top five reasons your school should have this system. Check out the other top reasons in this infographic!

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Listen to volunteers; start from there; adjust if possible (both sides volunteer and organization); if totally incompatible, search for other volunteers that would align with your vision and goals (if these are truly worth it). Big reflexion all around!

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Let's continue the Volunteer Appreciation topic with more ideas! As noted last week, acknowledging and recognizing the volunteers of your community or organization needs to be constant. Consider these ways: - List volunteers in the community newsletter - Acknowledge a committee or particular volunteer at a Board meeting - Hold a volunteer appreciation event - Hang photos of the volunteers in the clubhouse - Highlight the work and time with photos and videos at the annual meeting What other ways do you acknowledge your volunteers? #tiptuesday #volunteerappreciationmonth