Recruiting Volunteers, Training Volunteers, and When Things Go Sideways
Apr 6, 2019
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Topics include tips for new volunteers, effective recruitment, training strategies, and handling challenges. Hosts share matchmaker moments and discuss the importance of empowering volunteers in youth ministry.
Clear roles and expectations are crucial for building a strong volunteer team.
Investing in leadership abilities early on can prepare individuals for long-term success in youth ministry.
Deep dives
Building a Strong Volunteer Team
Building a strong volunteer team is crucial in youth ministry. Starting with clear roles and expectations is key. It's important to effectively ask people to volunteer, focusing on specific and personal invitations. Training volunteers is essential for success, utilizing resources like DYMUniversity can be valuable. Additionally, addressing challenges like rogue curriculum or behavior promptly and decisively can maintain team alignment.
Leading Volunteers Effectively
Regardless of age differences, effective leadership is necessary when leading volunteers. Holding clear conversations about responsibilities and expectations is essential. Encouraging interns or younger team members to manage conflicts can help build confidence. Teaching them to handle challenging situations will serve them well in their leadership roles.
Training and Development
Continuous training and development of volunteers is vital for a thriving ministry. Providing specific tasks, utilizing training resources like podcasts or structured courses, and redirecting team members to manage conflicts can help build a strong, confident volunteer team. Leadership should focus on coaching volunteers towards success.
Building Confidence Through Leadership
Encouraging interns to take on volunteer roles can help them learn valuable leadership skills. The opportunity to train and mentor volunteers allows for personal growth and skill development. Investing in leadership abilities early on can prepare individuals for long-term success in youth ministry.
Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, and Katie Edwards talk about everything volunteers answering questions from youth pastors from around the world.
Questions: 06:14 What are some tips on being the new guy and still convincing people the importance of serving in student ministries? 11:49 Asking for volunteers. 18:16 Training volunteers. 26:10 When things go sideways.