Top 10 tips TO DO and NOT TO DO in asking for recruiting volunteers

Do & Don’t Do

Set your volunteers up for success with a few opening questions:

• What do you like to do?
• What skill do you want use?
• What time commitments are comfortable?
• Use a form to self identify volunteer parameters

SAMPLE volunteer information form

Have Clear Expectations

• Define Roles
• Retain volunteers by being respectful to their time and commitment
• Thank volunteers in person and by written letter