I have created more high level volunteer positions and attracted working women, but not for long since they either get too busy or want more time with family. Average committment is 5 months or so, at a half day per week. Our organization has difficulty recruiting younger volunteers and our older volunteers do not do much. They are of the school that it is just enough to have a name within an organization. At the same time, they are not ready to accept the vibrant, inspiring ideas of the younger generation.
Time is the biggest culprit.
Today's society is competitive and leaves no room for other activities. Adults of today have to work hard in order to stay ahead in the corporate world, leaving no time for family life. Volunteerism is the thing of the past. Governments have replaced the volunteer sector in many aspects. Now that their resources are slowly depleting, we the people of the community need to train the current generation about volunteerism.