What Your Church Volunteers Need

1. They need to know they are making a difference in peoples lives.

Your volunteers aren't just doing a task you've asked them to...They are helping lead people to Jesus and ultimately making the world a better place! The last time you asked someone to volunteer/serve at your church, did they get the impression that if they said yes they'd be helping lead people to Jesus and change their world for the good? If not, you're not doing your job as a leader.

2. They need to know they are a part of something bigger than themselves.

When someone says yes to serving they are agreeing to partner with God in impacting the world for the kingdom of God. That's BIG! And people want to be a part of something bigger than themselves.

3. They need to see in their mind's eye what the future COULD be if they get involved.

We've got to cast vision to our volunteers. Vision is a picture of what the future could be and should be. You've got to paint a picture of what the future COULD look like if the person steps up to the plate and uses their time and energy for the purposes of God.

4. They need to be asked by a leader that's excited about what he/she is doing.

No one wants to say yes to a passion-less request. If you aren't 100% sold on what you're doing and what you're inviting others to get involved with, they are NOT going to respond positively. On the other hand - if YOU are passionate about it, the chances are much higher that potential volunteers will get sucked into and share your excitement.