In this episode of Team Talk Tuesday, Kelly, Jamie, and Emily dive into one of the biggest challenges for associations — recruiting and keeping great volunteers. The trio discusses practical, real-world strategies for attracting new volunteers, engaging them early, and keeping them excited to serve.

From personal outreach versus online sign-ups to mentorship programs, appreciation efforts, and creative ways to “sell” committees, this episode is packed with actionable ideas for strengthening your volunteer pipeline and board succession planning.

Whether your association is struggling to fill committee seats or looking to energize long-time volunteers, this 12-minute conversation offers simple, proven tactics that work.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• Why personal invitations outperform online volunteer forms
• How to make committees appealing and approachable
• Practical ideas for welcoming new members and encouraging involvement
• How board culture directly impacts volunteer engagement

🎙️ Hosted by Kelly Dando, Jamie Gensheimer, and Emily Brett