Use of existing volunteer opportunity directories and referral services Be sure to register your volunteer opportunities with existing volunteer referral services in your community such as volunteer centers and university student volunteer centers. Your community library and city web site may also distribute listings of local volunteer opportunities. School fairs, chamber of commerce events and community group gatherings may be good places to have a display. Networking with these individuals provides you with a support system to turn to for special projects and opportunities. Do not limit your recruiting efforts.
Recruitment is a year-round responsibility .
Have a plan to keep your organization's name and your need for volunteers always in the public eye. People hear a lot of messages every day and while they may not initially respond to your appeal for support, they may remember your organization when they are ready to volunteer. Build a diverse volunteer workforce . To do this, volunteer administrators must actively recruit individuals of different cultural and racial backgrounds and with diverse skills. This includes involving volunteers who have disabilities .