Have you ever showed up to an event as a volunteer, ready to put some time and energy into a cause you’re excited about, only to arrive and be unsure of what to do? We’ve all been there, and it’s not only a bad look for the organization, it’s also a lost opportunity to make an impact. In this episode, we discuss how to lead your volunteers to success, protecting yourself and your volunteers legally, and the limits of what volunteers can and can’t do.

Links mentioned:

• Fact Sheet #14A: Non-Profit Organizations and the Fair Labor Standards Act

• Congress.gov: Volunteer Protection Act of 1997

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Where to find labor laws around volunteers for your state

• Protecting yourself if your paid staff wants to volunteer their time

• Giving back to your volunteers without violating labor laws

• Outlining clear tasks and expectations for volunteers

• Examples of volunteer events done well… and some not-so-stellar examples

• Why you should get to know your volunteers

• The limits of what volunteers can do for your organization

You started your business to solve a problem and leave a lasting impact in the world, but now the inertia of your business has taken over and you’re too busy and burned out to serve your community. That’s where we come in! Hosted by Scott Woods and Steff Thomas, the team behind Silverback Ventures, the Changemakers Collective podcast is here to help impact-driven business owners like you accelerate growth and multiply impact through servant leadership.

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