Fewer than half of the 55 nonprofit leaders researchers surveyed in Gainesville, Florida, said their organizations annually measure the impact of their volunteers and only about one in five said they train their paid staff to work with volunteers.
Practiced to a large degree
Practiced to a small degree
Not practiced
Supervise and communicate with volunteers
74%
22%
4%
Track volunteer numbers and hours
72%
20%
8%
Follow screening procedures to identify suitable volunteers
48%
40%
12%
Conduct background checks
44%
12%
44%
Measure the impacts of volunteers annually
42%
34%
24%
Give volunteers training and professional development opportunities
28%
46%
26%
Train paid staff to work with volunteers
22%
37%
41%
Recognize volunteers with award ceremonies and other activities