For many, appealing just to their community pride or telling them it is their obligation may not be enough. As we help people recognize the rewards of community service, we must also acknowledge that there may be a downside.
Community service does take time away from the family or personal pursuits.
We should not recruit by understating what is expected. Let people know up front exactly what is involved and what is expected. Personal Contact Recruiting is more effective when it is personal. Even better, offer to pick them up and take them to the meeting. Keeping and Motivating Volunteers Community leaders can do a better job of keeping and motivating volunteers if they understand that community activities offer a wide range of opportunities for people to meet some of the basic needs they have as they seek to find fulfillment and happiness.