This document outlines the agenda for a youth volunteer leadership training organized by the National Youth Committee of the Hemophilia Society of Bangladesh. The training will take place on September 20-21, 2019 and will focus on retaining and supporting volunteers. It provides tips for engaging volunteers, such as being realistic about expectations, investing in training, recognizing achievements, and respecting volunteers' time. The document also discusses how volunteering can benefit both individuals and organizations by expanding networks, gaining experience and skills, improving career prospects, and building confidence.

1. Youth volunteer Leadership Training
“I will not be stopped”
Date: 20-21 September 2019
Organized by: Presenter:
National Youth Committee Md. Amir Hamza
Hemophilia Society of Bangladesh President
WFH Youth Twinning with CHS & HSB National Youth Committee
Hemophilia Society of Bangladesh

2. Topic
Retaining and supporting Volunteers

3. Engage and Retain Volunteers
 Volunteers are valuable in themselves, but keep in mind
that a committed volunteer could mean a committed
donor, too!
 To keep that commitment alive, we have some tips
for keeping your volunteers motivated and coming back
time after time.

4. Favorite Ways to Engage and Retain Volunteers
 Be Realistic About Your Volunteer Expectation’s and Set Actionable Goals For
Them
 Invest Time and Create Strategy for Your Volunteer Training Program
 Be Humanistic with Your Volunteers and Get to Know Them Personally
 Respect Your Volunteers Values and Their Time
 Recognize Your Volunteers and Their Achievements Towards Your Nonprofits
Mission
 Be Social and Get Your Volunteers Involved
 Be Accessible for Volunteers at All Times
 Think Outside the Box

8. How do you retain volunteers?
 Ask volunteers about their hobbies and develop an
interest in what they are interested in.
 Ask volunteers to provide their feedback about each role
they fill.
 Connect with your volunteers on social media.

10. How to Attract the Best Volunteers (And Keep Them)
 Get Your House in Order. Before you bring the volunteers on board, make sure
you get your house in order
 Decide How You Want to Recruit
 Use Your Social Network
 Find Your Volunteers
 Offer Online Opportunities
 Explore Micro volunteering
 Communicate Expectations
 Make it Enjoyable

12. What do volunteers get out of volunteering?
Volunteering can give you the opportunity to try
 Something new
 Gain experience
 Develop skills
 Improve your career prospects
 Build confidence and meet new people

13. How do I keep my volunteers happy?
6 ways to make volunteers happy
 Welcome new volunteers. When new volunteers comes around, make sure
they feel welcome
 Be prepared for volunteers when they come
 Respect your volunteers
 Hold regular volunteer meetings
 Provide training and the ability to learn
 Give them something interesting to do

14. How does volunteering help your career?
 Volunteering expands your network.
 Volunteering gives you the chance to meet new people
and expand your network.
 Keep a list of the contacts you make while volunteering.
These include staff, board members, clients, other
volunteers and suppliers.
 You never know who might help you and how.

15. Why do I love volunteering?
 It's an opportunity to gain experience and skills.
 By volunteering, you are carrying out a job – even though you're not
being paid – so you can gain valuable experience and skills which are
likely to be useful in the future.
 For example, many volunteering roles will help you to gain experience
in working as a team.