Motivating Volunteers

Jared on Monday
There were a number of things in which i was advised to do in order to motivate volunteers.
1. meet them where they are. In order for the volunteers to be happy with where they are, match them up with tasks that fit them.
2. be positive. Sometimes volunteers act like volunteers. Treat them with understanding and help guide them along the way.
3. treat them like adults. They are there to help students, not to be treated like one. Don't look down on them because they might not know what exactly to do.
4. give them responsibilities. Let them know that you trust them by giving them things to do. And maybe it's things that aren't pressing, but things none-the-less.
5. be thankful. People do not even have to be there, so let them know that you are glad and thankful for them to be there!