How OIH organized to Retain Volunteers

1. Create a solid strategy for a volunteer training program Proper training is one of the most critical factors in the sustainability of the volunteer program and the nonprofit that provides regular exercise that is vital for your volunteers’ motivation, development, and retention. However, remember that no training program is set in stone and that it will benefit from optimization along the way.
2. Respect Volunteers’ Values and Time. By understanding your volunteers, you’ll get to know them and what they stand for and will be able to respect them truly. Value their opinions, minimize the risk of gossip at volunteer events, be aware of their comfort zone, and don’t push them to cross it. Instead, take the time to learn something from them to improve your nonprofit.
3. Be Always Accessible. Volunteers often need help with fulfilling their commitment to your organization. Those issues should be solved efficiently and quickly; the best way to do it is always to be accessible to them. Create a contact group on social media, provide several ways to contact you, and provide a designated shadow if they need immediate help for accessibilities.
4. OIH Building a community Your volunteers will feel more welcome than at a social gathering. For example, organize a place and time, bring in some food, and allow your volunteers to socialize before they work on a project. Of course, neglected volunteers won’t return, but those who make social connections will keep returning to nonprofits and the cause.

OIH believes that most of the volunteers will come and go in a way that affects the nature of their work as their priorities and availability change. So it’s essential to try new things and stay flexible, and the proven strategies above are a great starting point for showing appreciation to the volunteers. Follow them, and OIH will see a difference in the number of those who want to keep coming back to help.