Nonprofits everywhere see new volunteer faces come through the door every January as individuals reflect and make the decision to serve their community in the hope of the fresh new year. It's an exciting time, and we all know how great it feel to get caught up in the hope of a fresh start.
The only problem is... that new year's motivation often leads to quick burn out. With the excitement and hope New Year's Day behind us, all of our well-intentioned resolutions take the fast track to the back burner.
Help your volunteers stay motivated to serve! Give them the tools to stay excited for the service they give now, and they'll be much more likely to stick around. Check out Inc.'s article on self-motivation for some tools to give your volunteers, and check out your own motivational skills with this test from Mind Tools.
Do you have any tools for keeping volunteers motivated? How do you keep their excitement alive year-round? Let us know in the comments!
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