Here are some simple steps you can do to start volunteer engagement. The very foundation of this process is to “Listen First”. Ask probing and open ended questions. So, here are the “deliberate” steps that you will need to retrace that you performed in order to intentionally engage the volunteer in an area that they feel fulfilled.

The first step is to confirm how they like to be communicated to, either through mobile phone, mailing address, email, text, etc. This is key. They have just shared with you the very best way to get their attention.