Recruiting volunteers

Tips for Recruiting New Volunteers:

• Ask! People are more willing to volunteer for a project if they are personally asked by someone else who is involved.
• Keep an ongoing file of possible club volunteers and add to it by soliciting new names from local alumni.
• Announce that new volunteers are needed in club mailings, in e-mails, and at club events.
• Contact past event attendees.
• Plan special events with the goal of recruiting new volunteers.
• Assign each board member or volunteer the task of recruiting at least one new volunteer each year.
• Always leave space on mailings for alumni to indicate an interest in volunteering.
• Remind potential alumni volunteers of the many benefits of volunteering.

Benefits of volunteering:

• Meet alumni from around the world and develop lasting friendships.
• Help shape current and future life at the University of Chicago with insider access to the administration.
• Gain or enhance your leadership, communication, problem-solving, consensus, and team-building skills—skills that can help your professional career.
• Get valuable training opportunities by attending the annual Alumni Volunteer Leadership Caucus.
• Get in touch with current Chicago students and their energy, enthusiasm, and fresh ideas.
• Utilize great tools and updates online, via e-mail, and in print.
• Build your career opportunities as you are challenged with new roles or opportunities.
• Get satisfaction from giving back and making a real difference.
• Have lots of fun!