Volunteer Recruitment & Retention

Service Description

Volunteers are essential to the vitality of small‑population communities, yet many municipalities are struggling to recruit new volunteers and retain the ones they have. This webinar explores what has changed in the volunteer landscape, why traditional approaches are no longer as effective, and what municipalities can do to respond in practical, realistic ways. Designed for municipal staff, administration, and elected officials, the session will examine why volunteers disengage, how burnout happens, and how expectations can blur—particularly when volunteers are involved in municipally owned or supported facilities. Participants will learn practical strategies to attract volunteers, encourage long‑term commitment, and create clear, sustainable approaches that respect both volunteer capacity and municipal responsibilities. The focus is on solutions small communities can actually implement.