Youth Volunteers

Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource provides strategies for nonprofit organizations to recruit, train, motivate, and reward young volunteers. It addresses:

• Beginning a youth volunteer program
• Tips and techniques to recruit young volunteers
• Connecting with and motivating young people in volunteer efforts
• Benefits and rewards for young volunteers
• Reaching and engaging college-age volunteers

Important topics covered include:

• Volunteer selection guidelines
• Teen incentive programs
• College and university partnerships
• Online recruitment
• Communicating with younger volunteers
• Internships
• Grants and awards
• Youth volunteer benefits
• Cultural awareness
• Family engagement
• Working with first-time offenders
• Youth volunteer boards

Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.