Whether you are a volunteer overseeing other volunteers, a manager of volunteers or a program manager with additional responsibilities for volunteers, 'I work with volunteers' gives you the volunteer management tools, resources and support you will need to recruit, oversee, support and recognize this invaluable resource.
Managing volunteers is both an art and a science. The job demands a wide range of skills with a high level of complexity. Regardless of the size of the organization, it is vital to ensure that individuals responsible for volunteers have the necessary skills, experience and support to do the job well.
Many organizations have a paid staff person responsible for volunteer management while in others, the role is filled by a volunteer. The person designated to manage the volunteer program is responsible for an essential element of the organization’s human resources.
This section of the website is designed to assist the person responsible for the management of volunteers. Here are some resources to help you manage the volunteers who support your organization’s cause.