The New Breed Quotes

“Ask personally rather than rely on announcements—get the first date. Remember that you’re not looking for someone “to volunteer.” You’re looking for someone to commit as a volunteer for your cause. Develop strategic recruiting partnerships—build your network or a recruiting team. Don’t go it alone. Recruit short-term project teams. The more specific the time limit, the more people you’ll likely get to join you to help with a project. And short-term commitments might open the door to longer commitments. Assume that a “no” means “not now,” or “not this position.” Think of a “no” as an open door to listen carefully to the reasons behind the “no.” Develop roles and responsibilities or a position charter for each position. Don’t fill any position until you find the person who matches what you’re looking for.”
― Jonathan McKee, The New Breed: Understanding & Equipping the 21st Century Volunteer

“We need to change our perception of the word volunteer. We can’t see volunteer as a verb. We aren’t looking for someone “to volunteer.”
― Jonathan McKee, The New Breed: Understanding & Equipping the 21st Century Volunteer