177. Manage Volunteers Like a Pro: 7 Rookie Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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In this episode of the Volunteer Nation Podcast, Tobi Johnson dives into the 7 common rookie mistakes non-profits make when managing volunteers and shares practical strategies to help volunteer managers reduce stress and rediscover the joy in their work.

Tobi highlights the power of maintaining a positive mindset, setting clear boundaries, and focusing on community-building over paperwork. She also shares actionable tips for creating effective systems for delegation, engaging episodic volunteers for long-term impact, and prioritizing warm, relationship-driven recruitment strategies.

Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer manager or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights to make volunteer management more effective and more enjoyable.

Full show notes: 177. Manage Volunteers Like a Pro: 7 Rookie Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Manage Volunteers - Episode Highlights

[03:45] - Rookie Mistake #1: Not Minding Your Mindset
[07:53] - Rookie Mistake #2: The Department of One Mentality
[13:00] - Rookie Mistake #3: Choosing Paperwork Over People
[16:39] - Rookie Mistake #4: Not Building a Community Before Asking for Volunteers
[22:41] - Rookie Mistake #5: Not Setting Clear Boundaries
[26:39] - Rookie Mistake #6: Focusing on Cold vs. Warm Recruitment
[28:27] - Rookie Mistake #7: Not Building and Documenting Clear Systems

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