Most non profit organizations in Africa face the challenge of leading volunteers. Unlike in developed countries, stipend cannot be considered to motivate volunteers, since most of these organization are unable to support the need for stipend. This presentation therefore provides a guide on how to effectively lead volunteers based on my personal experience as a volunteer and working with and leading other volunteers at Mazingira Safi Initiative (www.mazingirasafiinitiative.org)

1. VOLUNTEER
MANAGEMENT
MSI RESOURCE CENTER
"VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF NON PROFITS AND
ARE VITAL TO ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS"

2. It is one thing leading
employees under a
paycheck and another
thing leading volunteers.

3. Most non profit
organization in Africa rely
on the power of
volunteers for their
success.

4. How can NGOs
therefore
enhance their
engagement with
volunteers?

5. Develop a management
policy for your
volunteers
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6. Stipends are not
really a priority.
02
Most NGOs in Africa have less funds
to support this need

7. Educate and inspire
your volunteers on
organizational goals,
vision, and values
03
Truly inspired people will remain committed
to your organization

8. LOOK OUT FOR PASSION IN
YOUR LINE OF ACTIVITIES
PASSIONATE PEOPLE ARE MORE
LIKELY TO BE SELF MOTIVATED
04

9. OR SIMPLY TRY SKILLED
BASED VOLUNTEERING
DEFINE THE SKILLS NEEDED AND
MATCH THEM WITH YOUR
VOLUNTEERS
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10. C R E A T E A S E N S E
O F B E L O N G I N G
F O R A L L Y O U R
V O L U N T E E R S
Implement a teamwork
environment
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11. O R G A N I Z E T E A M
B U I L D I N G
E X E R C I S E S A N D
T R A I N I N G S
V o l u n t e e r s b e n e f i t g r e a t l y w h e n t h e y g a i n
s o f t s k i l l s t h e y c a n u s e i n y o u r
o r g a n i z a t i o n a n d b e y o n d
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12. TRAINING ON SOFT
SKILLS CREATES A
WIN-WIN
SITUATION
BOTH THE ORGANIZATION AND VOLUNTEERS BENEFIT

13. R e c o g n i z e a n d
a p p r e c i a t e y o u r
v o l u n t e e r s08
U n i t e d N a t i o n s o n l i n e
v o l u n t e e r i n g h a s s u c h
c o v e t e d c e r t i f i c a t e s
o f a p p r e c i a t i o n s

14. LEADERSHIP
PROVIDE
THAT INSPIRES YOUR VOLUNTEERS

15. T H A N K Y O U
Prepared by Kelly Wale
21. 08. 15
visit
www.msi.or.ke
Mazingira Safi Initiative
@Msafiinitiative