Overview: In 2020, after a long year of navigating the uncertainty of the pandemic, church members and volunteers at Grace Luthern weren’t quite ready to come back for in-person events yet. Usually, “The Hanging of the Greens”—an annual event where members decorate...
Many people who would love to give back to their community are often discouraged by myths around volunteering. Similarly, church leaders often make assumptions about their community and outreach potential. Let’s break down the mindsets around volunteering and show you...
1. Helping people = happiness ☀️ Volunteering is one of the best ways to decrease feelings of loneliness, anxiety, stress, and anger. When researchers examined the relationship between volunteering and measures of happiness, they found the more people volunteered, the...
Sometimes, the real challenge isn’t recruiting volunteers for your church, but rather, it’s encouraging them to stick around by opening the door to new opportunities and providing a meaningful experience. Here are a handful of helpful tips to help you attract the best...
Be merry + bold “I feel like the biggest strategy to increase volunteers is just asking. Being open and honest and saying, ‘Hey we need you to come help.’ The strategy is whenever we need something, we’re gonna ask you for it. Maybe that’s a strategy...
