Help people find a place in the organization. Invite newcomers to assume leadership roles. If the same people run everything, newcomers feel excluded. Pay attention to group process Most volunteer groups do not give adequate attention to how they work together. Decision-making methods are not determined explicitly nor are roles, or healthy behaviours.
Some groups make process a topic of discussion by appointing a process watcher.
Discuss the group contract Set aside occasions when members describe what they expect of the group and what the group can expect of them in terms of time and responsibilities. This information should become part of your membership lists. By comparison, activities like tree-planting draw large numbers of people of all ages. Keep time demands modest Most people lead busy lives. Don't ask them to come to meetings if they don't need to be there.