What's OnVolunteering Queensland - inVOLve Module 4: Make it Work
Methods of Involvement
Effective leaders are also able to involve people in the organisation and the work that they do.
Over the years we have used many words such as empower, enable, engage and integrate, however central to each of these terms is the importance of involving people and our recognition of individual efforts.
There are 8 elements to consider.
Using a pen and paper, consider each of these elements and the role they have in truly involving volunteers. In what ways could your volunteer program involve individuals? Once you have completed this exercise go to the next page for our suggestions.
- Create an environment for involvement
- Work with volunteers' potentials, interests and strengths
- Provide opportunities for autonomy and responsibility
- Provide meaningful work and the chance to make a difference
- Provide ways in which volunteers have input into decision making
- Value individuals and recognise their uniqueness
- Provide choices and pathways
- Act as a coach
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