Smart Church Management

4 Reasons to Train Volunteers

by 16 Comments

Training and developing people is one of the most important responsibilities managers have, and training volunteers is no different.

It is the organization’s responsibility to make sure volunteers have the tools and training to carry out required tasks confidently.

These training experiences are what separates great organizations from the rest.

4 Reasons to Train Volunteers

1. Consistency in Practice

Training is the foundation for creating a culture of quality – something all organizations should strive for. Read the Full Article →

How to Process Volunteer Applications In Seven Easy Steps

by 4 Comments

The volunteer application process is an important part of the volunteer experience because it speaks to the credibility of the organization.

An efficient process keeps the application information organized and makes volunteers feel confident about getting involved.

There are many pieces to the application process and each step should be part of an overall process that prepares for the next step. Read the Full Article →

14 Volunteer Interview Questions

by Leave a Comment

Interviewing is an important part of the volunteer application process and is an integral part of  volunteer screening.

A personal interview is one of the best ways to get to know an applicant and can help to ensure that the volunteer is matched to the best job for their skill set, interests and personality.

Another advantage of interviewing volunteer candidates is that it helps the organization get to know the volunteer. Read the Full Article →

15 Tips For Planning a Volunteer Appreciation Event

by 8 Comments

Planning events to thank and show appreciation to volunteers can be fun and rewarding.

The trick is to be organized in the planning and strategic in the delivery.

Whether you are planning a training event, an appreciation dinner, new volunteer orientation or a volunteer recruitment fair – the planning model should be the same and include the same basic elements.

15 Tips For Planning a Volunteer Appreciation Event

1.

Read the Full Article →

Volunteer Satisfaction – 4 Opportunities to Ask Questions

by 6 Comments

Successful organizations understand the value of listening to the feedback of their customers.  In the non-profit world one of the main customer groups are the volunteers.

Volunteers give of their time and provide free labor because they care about the organization and have a passion for its vision and mission.

Keeping volunteers engaged ensures maintaining a long term relationship. One way to engage them is to provide an opportunity for them to offer feedback about their experience. Read the Full Article →

10 Points to Cover in Volunteer Orientation

by 4 Comments

The beauty of a church community is the abundance of committed people who have an interest in helping the church achieve its vision and mission.

Volunteers are the engine of the church because they donate the man-hours to ensure everything gets done. And many people use the volunteer experience to get to know other members in the church community.

Creating a well-run volunteer management program can help ensure a great experience for those volunteers.

Read the Full Article →

12 Things Volunteers Expect

by 14 Comments

Volunteers give of their time to help a church fulfill its mission and have basic expectations.

Successful volunteer programs are able to create a positive work experience  by providing the organization and support to the volunteer and their job assignments.

People who donate their time naturally expect to have a positive experience.

Effective  volunteer management incorporates many things that contribute to a positive experience for the volunteer. Read the Full Article →

10 Functions of a Church Volunteer Program

by 12 Comments

Churches are  dependent on volunteer labor and wouldn’t be able to open their doors without an army of dedicated people who are committed to its mission.  Volunteers are what make the church!

Developing a program to  manage volunteers helps to ensure that the people who give of their time will experience an efficient and customer friendly process.

10 Functions of a Volunteer Program

5 Steps to Protect Your Ministry Against Sexual Predators

by 4 Comments

The recent allegations of child molestation by Stephen Collins is yet another example of how child abuse in America is an issue of concern. Stories about child abuse of minors seems to be a regular topic on the evening news with one disturbing allegation after another.

Churches are no exception to these accusations and should take steps to create a safe place for their children and youth. Read the Full Article →

9 Tips to Help Your Volunteer Engagement Strategy

by 7 Comments

Volunteers provide free labor for churches, and the secret to recruiting and retaining great volunteers, is to keep them engaged.

This requires a volunteer engagement strategy which is based on the organizations’ ability to help them feel like what they do adds value, helps fulfill the mission and that they make a difference.

Organizations that do a good job of engaging their volunteers find that the volunteers are excited about what they do and give more than is asked of them. Read the Full Article →

Comodo SSL