Find substitute leaders and teachers who will work in an emergency so volunteers won't have to worry if they need to be absent. Feature the children's division in an 11-o'clock service once or twice a year. Volunteers feel encouraged when they realize that the church knows that they're doing. Put up a bulletin board in the hall, and display pictures of volunteers. In-service education helps hold volunteers.
People like to feel that they're growing.
Humor, energy, and creative touches guarantee that volunteers won't miss meetings. Begin programs with ice-breaker techniques to relax those who attend. Make the event spiritual in nature. Seek to increase effectiveness and satisfaction in the volunteer's work. Present methods that will improve skills.