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"You must give some time to your fellow men.

Even if it's a little thing, do something for others -

something for which you get no pay but the

privilege of doing it."

 

~ Albert Schweitzer

 

The colors, brilliance and vibrancy of spring continue to linger, seeming to brighten up everything around us. It's rejuvenating, a time that breathes new life into our daily experiences, our long-term vision and our missions.
 

 

The same can be said about great volunteers. When given the tools to engage their enthusiasm for our organization and see their efforts flourish, the right volunteers help brighten and strengthen all those great nonprofit groups they touch. But great volunteers don't just happen; effective volunteer leaders don't just appear; they don't grow on trees. They're nurtured, supported and encouraged.
 

That basic tenet of recruiting, cultivating and cherishing volunteers was at the heart of my most recent workshop. You've heard me say it before:

"It's all about relationships."

Aren't relationships at the heart of recruiting effective volunteers? You're recruiting people who want to strengthen their relationship with your organization.

 

But, recruiting your volunteers is just a start; it's when the real work begins if they're going to become truly invested in your organization. Training your volunteers in the mission of your organization, sharing strategic goals and objectives, setting expectations and providing support, challenging and empowering them, offering feedback and acknowledging the value of their time are all keys to fostering that long-term relationship. When recruitment leads to nurturing, you're poised to retain the volunteer for future leadership roles within your organization: it's a win-win situation.

 

The Importance of Volunteers

 

but because they are priceless."  

 

University of Winniped Foundation

In this newsletter, we'll showcase one family-owned company whose leadership is setting the tone - and leading the way for all of its employees to be extraordinary volunteers. Broadway Bank is a great example of the power of volunteerism, the impact it can have on a community and the importance of corporate leadership in creating a culture of giving back.