It is difficult to believe that the Christmas Season is upon us.
And for churches, Christmas and Easter are two of the busiest times of the year.
This is due in part to the reality that many people only attend church on these two days.
Because of this increase in church attendance, there’s more to do, and there’s an increased need for help. Read the Full Article →
I recently had someone ask me how often they should run criminal background checks on all volunteers.
The answer is, every volunteer should go through a thorough background screening as part of their volunteer application process and have it rechecked every couple of years.
Gone are the days when background checks were only done on people who work with children or contributions. Read the Full Article →
Easter has come and gone, flowers are beginning to bloom and spring is finally here – which means that summer is just around the corner.
As the snow begins to melt, and the tulips start to show off their spring colors, your team should be well on its way to planning your summer vacation Bible school.
Planning church events can be fun and stress free as long as there is detailed planning and lots of hands to help. Read the Full Article →
Many churches rely heavily on volunteer labor because they don’t have the resources to pay staff for all of the work that needs to be done.
Effective management of this valuable labor force is critical to an organization’s ability to fulfill its mission.
Churches need to have systems and processes in place to oversee and manage volunteers to ensure two things: 1. Read the Full Article →
Church facility management is very similar to managing any other type of building or campus. The only difference being churches often use volunteer labor to help get the job done.
This approach provides volunteers with opportunities to give back to the ministry and allows the church to maintain its campus with a limited church budget.
Churches can be very busy campuses with activities going on almost daily.
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.
Training is the foundation for creating a culture of quality – something all organizations should strive for. Read the Full Article →
Interviewing is an important part of the volunteer application process which is why volunteer interview questions are so important!
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 →
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 →
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 →
Can you be a church volunteer if you are not a member? If you haven’t gotten asked that question, you probably will.
Churches and nonprofit organizations are good at hosting events.
Whether that event is the annual Christmas production, a fall festival or the children’s summer vacation bible school, most churches host events throughout the year.
These events are often labor intensive and rely heavily on volunteer support. Read the Full Article →
