Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource contains tips, techniques, and best practices for motivating volunteers and maximizing their involvement and productivity with your organization.

Important topics covered include:

• Volunteer goals, orientation, motivation
• Volunteer appreciation and recognition
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Volunteer engagement
• Overcoming volunteer burnout
• Volunteer management

Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.

Content:
Chapter 1 Setting Ground Rules: Goals, Expectations & Useful Tools (pages 4–8):
Chapter 2 Uncover What Matters Most to Your Volunteers (pages 9–12):
Chapter 3 Training & Educational Procedures Help to Energize (pages 13–15):
Chapter 4 Use Inspiration and Incentives as Motivators (pages 16–20):
Chapter 5 Work to Build Volunteers' Confidence and Loyalty (pages 21–24):
Chapter 6 Inject Teamwork and Fun into the Experience (pages 25–28):
Chapter 7 Turn Potential Negatives into Positives (pages 29–33):
Chapter 8 Recognition and Appreciation Measures (pages 34–39):
Chapter 9 Regular and Varied Communication is Critical (pages 40–44):
Chapter 10 How Others are Energizing Volunteers (pages 45–49):