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Maintenance
Cork Volunteer Centre
Ionaid d’Oibrí Deonacha Corcaigh
A positive and enthusiastic
climate encourages people
to continue to volunteer.
Give your Volunteers
a great
Experience
The creation of a great workplace, one which encourages positive social relationships and builds on the
personal motivations of the volunteers, provides a worthwhile and rewarding placement which is beneficial
to all involved.
Supporting your volunteers is key to progress.
Inclusion
Create a friendly atmosphere ensuring that the
volunteer is included in relevant activities or
social events.
The top ten reasons why
volunteers leave unexpectedly:
Teamwork
The experience was not what
they had expected.
Volunteering within a group can enhance
self-esteem. A sense of belonging within a
working group can produce healthier, happier
volunteers. Both staff and volunteers should
see themselves as equal partners within a
team.
Employees treated them as
an inconvenience.
Isolation from other volunteers.
No consistency in the tasks.
Co-operation
Common goals and values can enhance
co-operation between staff and volunteers.
This helps to create an attachment to the
project, staff and clients.
Not knowing how to say that
they wanted to leave.
A lack of input in decision making.
The atmosphere was impersonal,
tense or cold.
Maintenance
Clearly outline expected responsibilities,
provide interesting and relevant tasks and
effective supervision.
The physical environment did not
support their efforts.
No one smiled at them.
They were under-utilised.
Steps to Maintaining
your volunteers
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Inclusion
Teamwork
Co-operation
Maintenance