Volunteer management volunteer recruitment volunteer recognition



In the previous blog post I asked you to guess how long it takes for a new volunteer to form an impression of you and your group or organization?




Thanks to all those who added their comments in that post – great work everyone!



The answers ranged from a few seconds through to 20 minutes or more. Now results can differ in different situations as people pointed out.



But Barb Putamorsi was ‘spot on’. You go Barb!



It takes 4 minutes to go beyond a first impression to form a lasting impression. Just 4 minutes and this impression can take a long time to change.

AN IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT QUESTION – WHAT’S YOUR ANSWER?

So here’s another question for you.



When a new volunteer joins your group or organization – how are they made to feel welcome in the FIRST 4 MINUTES?

SHARE YOUR COMMENTS ON VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT WELCOMES

I’d really like to read your thoughts and have you share your ideas with others. So click on the word ‘comment’ at the end of this post and add your thoughts.

VOLUNTEER QUOTE FOR YOU

The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just – Abraham Lincoln



From the book Beyond Just Words: 502 Inspirational Quotes for Those Who Serve



Cheers

JUDY

Dr Judy Esmond



P.S. There’s also great first impression ideas in the best selling books on recruiting, retaining and recognizing volunteers. Click on the link and take a look. You won’t be disappointed!