ISBN: 978-0-944715-99-4
2005, 30 pages
1st edition
Editor(s): Debra H. Lewin
Item #: 5994
Retail Price: $25.00
Member Price: $15.00

Just released! Volunteers: How Community Associations Thrive. The importance of volunteerism can't be overstated. Whether you're a manager working with community associations or a volunteer leader yourself; successfully recruiting and working with volunteers in the community is an ongoing challenge-one that can be met with help from this guide:

• Residents volunteer for many reasons that benefit themselves and the community association.
• Many people will volunteer just because they're asked. Use every means and contact every resident with a meaningful request for service.
• Community associations must motivate residents to act and move them in an appropriate direction. Understanding volunteers' needs and supporting their efforts will keep them working effectively on the community's behalf.
• Recognizing volunteers for their contributions is critical to an association's ongoing recruitment efforts.
• Committees are the backbone of many successful community associations. Organizing and supporting committees is an essential role of the board.