732 – Volunteer Onboarding

WELSTech is in the groove! The regular season groove, that is. Join Martin and Sallie as we kick off a new season of the show and bring back a favorite show segment, Ministry Resources, that was missed over the summer. The show focus today is adding new volunteers to your team using tools and ideas aimed at giving them the knowledge and resources to carry out their responsibilities with confidence and joy.

The discussion & interview

Volunteers for the win – Martin and Sallie take a deep dive into working with volunteers in church or school. There are tech tools to assist with finding the right people and then orienting them to their new responsibilities.

• Time and talent surveys – example 1 and example 2
• WELS Spiritual Growth survey
• Email ideas for welcoming new volunteers
• Free volunteer training videos
• Why You Need a Volunteer Onboarding Process

Ministry resources

• 6 Types of Working Genius: Discover Your Gifts
• At the Table Podcast

Picks of the week

• Click-N-Ship from the U.S. Post Office
• Loom

Community feedback & events

• Canva Pro is free for educators and non-profits
• ChatGPT for Parents online course from Blueprint Schools
• Martin is accepting nominations for the WELSTech AI Summit, February 21-23, 2025 in Doral, FL

Next time

We’ve got more to share on working with volunteers, including communication and appreciation.

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