

96. Volunteer Work or Staff Position? How to Decide!
Feb 8, 2024
Toby Johnson discusses the distinction between volunteer work and staff positions, exploring legal definitions, pay, motivation and behavior, roles and expertise, and identity. The importance of understanding the differences between volunteers and paid staff in non-profit organizations is highlighted, along with the impact of staff attitudes towards volunteers on volunteer retention. The chapter also explores the importance of creating volunteer roles that tap into volunteer talents and strategically deploying personnel in volunteer roles.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Understanding the Differences Between Volunteers and Paid Staff
02:21 • 12min
Differentiating Volunteer Work from Paid Work: Recognition Gifts and Legal Ramifications
14:51 • 2min
Differences Between Volunteers and Employees in Nonprofit Organizations
17:17 • 5min
Designing Volunteer Roles to Tap into Volunteer Talents
21:58 • 3min
Optimizing the Deployment of Personnel in Volunteer Roles
24:48 • 13min