voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Nonprofit Volunteer Recruitment: Overview + Top Strategies
Created: 16/04/2025Volunteers are the lifeblood of the third sector, offering their time, skills, and passion to drive missions forward. However, attracting (and retaining) dedicated volunteers can be a serious challenge.
Why does recruitment often feel so tough? The voluntary sector has become more competitive, with many organisations seeking volunteers from the same pool. On top of that, today's volunteers expect a positive, streamlined onboarding experience. Slow communication or cumbersome sign-up processes can turn them away. These factors make it essential to adopt smarter, more holistic approaches to volunteer recruitment.
Better Impact has created a guide to volunteer recruitment, which covers all the essentials, including: