In Practice - Volunteer Central October 15, 2007

Invest in your volunteers by taking care of them

Several years ago, we decided to set aside a space at Fellowship Church called Volunteer Central, where we could track the attendance of our volunteers and offer them rest and refreshment.  Here’s how it works:

• Volunteers show up to serve and report to Volunteer Central.
• They are welcomed and checked in to our church management system.
• They pick up any necessary identification and equipment, such as name badges, radios, parking vests, etc.
• Before, during and after the service when they have off time, they can enjoy free snacks and a space to visit with each other and relax.
• And, of course, Volunteer Central is staffed with volunteers!

It's a simple concept, really—take care of what you value. Not only does Volunteer Central create a comfortable environment for those doing the hard work of serving within the church (the Parking Team needs a place to cool down on 100 degree days!), but it also shows our volunteers that we care about them by setting aside a space just for them.

You can find more ideas about building your volunteer ministry in our Volunteer Kit, available at 20% savings this month.