Agree & Join LinkedIn

By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.

Skip to main content
LinkedIn
  • Articles
  • People
  • Learning
  • Jobs
  • Games
Join now Sign in
Last updated on Feb 6, 2025
  1. All
  2. Public Administration
  3. Volunteering

You're managing a team of volunteers. How can you set clear expectations without adding unnecessary stress?

Leading a team of volunteers means inspiring without overwhelming. To strike this balance:

- Communicate roles and goals clearly, but keep instructions simple and digestible.

- Establish a feedback loop, inviting volunteers to share their thoughts and concerns.

- Recognize efforts regularly to foster motivation and convey appreciation.

Curious about other strategies for leading volunteers effectively? Share your experiences.

Volunteering Volunteering

Volunteering

+ Follow
Last updated on Feb 6, 2025
  1. All
  2. Public Administration
  3. Volunteering

You're managing a team of volunteers. How can you set clear expectations without adding unnecessary stress?

Leading a team of volunteers means inspiring without overwhelming. To strike this balance:

- Communicate roles and goals clearly, but keep instructions simple and digestible.

- Establish a feedback loop, inviting volunteers to share their thoughts and concerns.

- Recognize efforts regularly to foster motivation and convey appreciation.

Curious about other strategies for leading volunteers effectively? Share your experiences.

Add your perspective
Help others by sharing more (125 characters min.)
3 answers
  • Contributor profile photo
    Contributor profile photo
    Malshan Wanniarachchi

    | HR | Social Advocate & Activist | Fitness enthusiast | Mountaineer

    • Report contribution

    It is important to create flexible opportunities, define roles, goals and expectations up front and provide continuous support and training. 1.Detailed job descriptions / job roles 2.Goals (SMART concept) 3.Clear communications 4.Up to date. 5.Feedbacks. 6.Trainings and flexible opportunities 7.Encourage 8.Appriciation. above topics are the key of handling volunteer teams smoothly without any stress & burdens.

    Like
  • Contributor profile photo
    Contributor profile photo
    Luz Adriana M.

    | Talento Humano | RRHH | Gestión del Cambio | Capacitación y Desarrollo | Facilitación | Liderazgo | Cultura Organizacional | Coaching|

    (edited)
    • Report contribution

    Según mi experiencia, lo primero es validar si todos los integrantes del equipo realmente quieren ser voluntarios, si tienen ese deseo genuino de ayudar a "otros", invitarlos hacer una auto reflexión de la razón que los moviliza a ayudar, posteriormente definir objetivo del proyecto, el alcance y asignación de roles: 1. Capacitación 2. Planeación estratégica de las actividades 3. Salidas a campo o territorio 4. Retroalimentación, seguimiento En las salidas a campo se identifica que todos los seres humanos somos vulnerables y necesitamos ayuda y es el momento clave para continuar o definir cómo y cuándo podemos ayudar de manera fluida, natural.

    Translated
    Like
  • Contributor profile photo
    Contributor profile photo
    Marcos Cunha

    Healthcare Senior Executive | General Manager | Business and Operations Director | Transformation | Innovation | Growth

    (edited)
    • Report contribution

    Antes de tudo, é importante criar uma relação de confiança e vínculo pessoal com os voluntários. Neste sentido, crie um canal de comunicação aberto com uma escuta ativa genuína. Saiba qual a disponibilidade e capacidades que cada um deles possui. Dentro destes limites, deve-se criar compromissos com registros claros sobre as expectativas de cada atividade que é combinada.

    Translated
    Like
Volunteering Volunteering

Volunteering

+ Follow

Rate this article

We created this article with the help of AI. What do you think of it?
It’s great It’s not so great

Thanks for your feedback

Your feedback is private. Like or react to bring the conversation to your network.

Tell us more

Report this article

More articles on Volunteering

No more previous content
  • You're managing a team of passionate volunteers. How do you resolve conflicts to keep morale high?

  • You're managing multiple volunteering projects. How do you prevent burnout among dedicated volunteers?

  • Your volunteering efforts are questioned by skeptical stakeholders. How do you prove their impact?

  • You're onboarding new volunteers. How can you set performance expectations without demotivating them?

    4 contributions

  • Your remote volunteer keeps missing deadlines. How can you ensure they meet project milestones effectively?

No more next content
See all

More relevant reading

  • People Management
    How can you build relationships with team members with different levels of expertise?
  • Team Building
    Your team is struggling to work together. How can you build camaraderie?
  • Cultural Competency
    You're leading a team discussion. How can you ensure diverse perspectives are valued?
  • Supervisory Skills
    What are some strategies for recognizing and appreciating long-term team members?

Explore Other Skills

  • Nonprofit Leadership
  • Social Impact
  • Community Outreach
  • Social Work
  • Emergency Management
  • Fundraising
  • Non-profit Management
  • Workplace Safety
  • Urban Planning
  • Operational Planning

Are you sure you want to delete your contribution?

Are you sure you want to delete your reply?

  • LinkedIn © 2025
  • About
  • Accessibility
  • User Agreement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Copyright Policy
  • Brand Policy
  • Guest Controls
  • Community Guidelines
Like
3 Contributions