A committed volunteer base is one of an organization's greatest assets. Whether they participate as board members or in programmatic capacities, volunteers afford an organization invaluable expertise and experience that might not otherwise be available.
Not every nonprofit has the need or capacity to successfully organize and operate a volunteer program. Appreciating the resources required to successfully integrate volunteers into a nonprofit’s operations is key to a sustainable program. Success is not ensured simply by finding a few people willing to spend a few hours helping out your nonprofit. Resources for recruiting, screening, training, supervising, and evaluating volunteers are necessary.