LEADING A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer Leadership
Leading a team involves understanding yourself
- Good leaders are life-long learners.
- Know your strengths and weaknesses.
- Put people around you who are good at the things you are not.
- Ask the question: “What’s it like to be on the other side of me”?
Investing in a team takes time
If you want to build a great team, be prepared to invest some time into it.
Investing in a team means valuing people over programmes. It is well-known that programmes don’t build disciples—people do. But often we spend a lot of time preparing our programmes and not so much preparing our people.
Be intentional about building a positive team culture and investing in people. Your volunteers are your greatest asset, be intentional about investing in them.
Team Culture
This article answers the questions:
- What is team culture?
- Why is it important?
Elements for a great team culture:
- Know your people
- Everyone has a Voice
- Communication
- Support and Systems
- Fun
- Flexibility
- Trust
Recruiting
This article answers the question:
What motivates people to volunteer?
- Being called to a vision, not recruited to a need.
- A culture of volunteerism in your church.
- They trust you as a leader.
- They know they will be valued, equipped, and resourced.
It provides practical recruiting tips for including:
- Prayer
- Relationships
- Safety
Training & Retaining
Training
- Have clear expectations
- Match gifts and passion with role
- Pair old with new
- Continue to cast vision
- Offer training in a number of ways
Retaining
- Team Culture
- Relationships
- Communicate
- Allow Breaks
- Trust
- Celebrate and value
The difference between valuing and appreciating volunteers
We often confuse what it means to appreciate someone with what it means to value someone. They may seem like the same thing but there’s an important difference.
5 ways to show you value someone
HERE ARE SOME RESOURCES PROVIDED BY NZ CHURCHES:
HILLCREST CHAPEL
This handbook is designed to help class teachers and helpers understand the requirements and expectations of working with kids at Hillcrest Chapel.
THE STREET
This is a handbook for those joining as a new team member at The Street, Wellington.
THE ORCHARD
This is a Risk Assessment Induction Process for those joining the ministry at The Orchard, Te Puke.
Email Enquiries:
office@cccnz.nz
Media Enquiries:
media@cccnz.nz
Phone:
06 353 1077
027 268 5636
Physical Address:
Level 3, 357 Main Street
Capital Fund House
Palmerston North
Postal Address:
PO Box 744
Palmerston North 4440
DONATIONS
Account details:
Christian Community
Churches of New Zealand Trust:
02-0719-0220311-000
