Volunteers can focus on one task. Volunteers become acquainted with and then communicate the spiritual goals of the Army. Volunteers can be legislative advocate s, fundraisers and public education agents. Volunteers can provide direct service to clients. Volunteers often can offer constructive criticism and give feedback for future planning.
Volunteers have credibility because they are unsalaried.
Volunteers show clients that someone outside the paid staff care s for them. Volunteers have access to the community. Volunteers promote a better understanding of Salvation Army service. Volunteers support special events and fundraisers by attending and bringing others. Volunteers provide help , enabling staff to expand or maintain service.