Volunteering Queensland - inVOLve Module 4: Make it Work

Leader Scenarios

Facilitative leadership has been identified as a far more effective way of working with volunteers as it is not just about giving directions.

Facilitative leadership aims to create an environment that encourages work, initiative and responsibility. The focus is on enabling rather than directing.

Facilitative leaders act as both facilitator and coach. Their primary responsibility is to 'make it work' in part by facilitating the development and maintenance of healthy staff relationships.

In this section you will learn more about facilitative leadership in working with volunteers.