Volunteer Trends, Discovery, and Mobilization

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Part I
Make an enumerated list of 25 effective methods for elevating church volunteer levels:

When looking at the act of volunteering, in general, the main factors in acquiring, retaining, and supporting volunteers are consistent across all societal sectors. There are specific contextual differences that may require some changes, however, these changes are for the benefit of those volunteers involved in that particular organization.

I was unable to locate the Hemphill/Taylor text, however, the information that I provide to you should assist you when you take their methods into account.

A helpful step to take before listing the above is to write down the various volunteer positions that churches need. You don't have to be specific with small or larger churches, just be general.

For example:
- Sunday School teachers
- Nursery Attendants
- Choir members/conductors
- Band members/conductors
etc.

Please refer to the following article: "25 Ways to Catch and Keep Volunteers" which will provide you with some ideas. Not all of these 25 Ways will pertain to the church.
http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/8-25-ways-to-catch-and-keep-volunteers

Another article worth looking at is: "Volunteers - 10 Ways to Make Volunteers Happy" presents key motivators that can be applied to the church.
http://nonprofit.about.com/od/volunteers/tp/whatvolunteerswant.htm

You will also find the following 4 methods in this article helpful:
Keeping Volunteers
http://knowhownonprofit.org/people/volunteers/keeping/keeping-volunteers

From my own experience, it is absolutely necessary to recognize volunteers publicly. This not only retains their motivation but provides ...