There are hundreds of ways to run a volunteer program, and your team’s approach all depends on what your organization's goals are. The volunteer management life cycle outlines the basic elements in properly managing a volunteer program. From defining your staffing needs to recruiting and scheduling volunteers, to communicating with and supporting them to do their best work, there is a lot of work in running a successful volunteer program. To get the job done efficiently, you need to invest in a good leadership team committed to the cause and volunteer management software that can support your administrative needs.