This document not only answers the many questions of the volunteer, but also serves as a standard guideline for recruiters. It can later be used as a checklist for the future training needs of the volunteer. Committee Terms of Reference Terms of Reference for committees are different than job descriptions of volunteers, but are equally valuable as organizational guidelines. They describe the function and responsibility of the committees in the organization, rather than the duties of a chairperson or member of a committee. The fact that different people volunteer for different reasons may be obvious.
Some people volunteer because of the power or status of the position.
Others will join your group for the chance to socialize or to be with other people. And still others truly want to get ahead, to achieve worthwhile and sometimes unique results for themselves or others. All three reasons are valid motives for people to volunteer. The organization should make every effort to satisfy the individual's own needs when filling positions. Your organization should have a planned, deliberate program for recruiting volunteers.