The Nonprofit FAQ

How do we advertise our volunteer opportunities?

From "What's our Recruitment Message?" in the Volunteer Program Management Mini-University: A succinct, straightforward recruitment ad will draw more and better volunteers to your program. Let the ad do half your screening for you! Pattern for recruitment blurb: [Motivational appeal/goal] by [task] for [persons or goal] for [time required] in/at [general location]. [Reward]. Training provided. [Any requirements/qualifications]. For more information call [recruiter's name] at [organization/program] at [phone number]. Examples: You can help seniors remain independent in their homes by delivering meals three days a week in your neighborhood. Here's a chance to put in a great day's work helping others! Training provided. Must have car. For more information call Jane Doe at Meals for Seniors at 555-1234 Brighten the day and share a meal! Help prepare and serve lunches at the Parkhurst Adult Day Care in Ballard one to three days a week! We're looking for "people" people who like to visit and have fun. Training provided. To receive more information abut joining the team, call John Smith at 555-5678. Do you want to help create a better life for our seniors? Community agency advocating for senior rights is looking for "just do it!" individual to spearhead public information campaign. We need your firm handshake, persuasive tongue and about ten hours of your time per month! Training provided. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, call Georgia Brown at Eldervoice at 555-9876. Earn the smile and appreciation from a homebound neighbor simply by stopping by once a week with flowers, your child's school artwork and an hour of your time. Neighbor's Keeper is a program offered by The Old Stone Church in West Seattle. We value our volunteers and provide them with all the help they need to bring companionship into the lives of lonely seniors and disabled people. Training provided. Call Sara Sotta at 555-4321 for information.