10 Characteristics of a Volunteer

1. Volunteers want you to be prepared for them.
2. Volunteers want to feel welcomed. 
3. Volunteers want good training.
4. Volunteers want to do interesting work. 
5. Volunteers want to know up front how much time the job will take.
6. Volunteers want to be appreciated. 
7. Volunteers want to be communicated with.
8. Volunteers want to know that they are helping to make the world a better place. 
9. Volunteers want to be socially connected.
10. Volunteers want to learn something new.