Volunteer Nation

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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