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Leading Volunteers: Dos and Don'ts!

What's your "Dos and Don'ts" for leading volunteers? Brevity is best. The shorter the post (20-50 words) the easier it will be for us to share it with the SHRM Leadership world!

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DO: Provide Clear Expectations

DO: Provide Clear Expectations

Provide a "realistic job preview" so the volunteer knows what they're signing up for!

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DON'T: Oversell the role

DON'T: Oversell the role

Volunteers will learn REAL quick when they've been tricked in to a role that isn't what was promised. Be honest up front and avoid disengaging your volunteers!

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Do: Put their effort in context

Do: Put their effort in context

Make sure your volunteers understand how their efforts impact the overall objectives of the group. Keep them in the loop on accomplishments and celebrate together!