Any volunteer can become a great volunteer, but sometimes you just won’t know how wonderful they truly are until after they are involved with you. I’ve usually had a relatively easy time attracting volunteers, but learning how to retain them is even more important. I’ve worked with some fabulous volunteers, but lost some excellent ones as well. Sometimes we learn things the hard way.

Based on the wisdom of my colleagues and my own experiences, I’ve compiled my top ten tips for volunteer management and retention, to help you avoid some of the pitfalls of managing your own team of volunteers.

See the article in Charity Village.