Virtual volunteering has taken off around the globe. Many people still feel safer at home and dozens of areas still limit gatherings, so this volunteer style is around to stay and will last as a popular method into the future.
If you are in charge of recruiting volunteers, we hope the virtual volunteer ideas in this article inspire you to post some virtual volunteer opportunities for your organization.
Contacting Supporters for Donation
Ask volunteers to contact people on your donor list via phone call or email. It's so important to stay in touch with supporters and other folks interested in your organization's mission. This conversation can be a friendly update on the upcoming month at the organization or talking about donating money and supplies.
Grant & Report Writing
Nonprofit organizations have many monthly duties required to keep things running smoothly. Reports to the Board of Directors, writing for various grants, and much more tasks are essential for maintaining important nonprofit missions. Talented writers in your volunteer group can take the task of writing for grants or fulfilling monthly report obligations off your busy schedule.
Data Entry
Data entry can be a tedious task. A highschool student needing to fulfill volunteer hours or a retired senior looking to keep their mind sharp might be just the person to complete that data entry task you have been putting off for weeks. This person can work closely with your writing volunteer to create stellar reports and important organizational documents.
Video Creation
Have you always dreamed of starting a YouTube channel for your organization? The perfect time to get started on that is now with a video savvy volunteer. Videos are a super popular tool for gaining new eyes and ears to cause a huge uptick in interest for your nonprofit. Make sure this person is aware of optimal YouTube strategies and how to come up with interesting content.
Social Media Management
Remembering to post updates on Instagram, Facebook, and the ever growing list of platforms might not be a top priority for you. Luckily, social media management is an easy task to pass on to an eager volunteer. Better yet, get two volunteers on it - one to maintain a posting schedule and come up with clever captions, and another volunteer to create interesting infographics, Instagram Reels, and more.
Event Planning
If your organization is gearing up to host fundraisers and other events soon, chances are you need plenty of help event planning. Whether it be to have a brainstorming session to come up with new pandemic-friendly ideas, hiring vendors, or planning a timeline, it's time to contact your Type A volunteers. With many areas still having strict or complicated requirements for hosting events, volunteers are a great resource for staying organized.
Register Your Agency
The HandsOn Maui volunteer opportunity page has so many ideas to use for inspiration to get more volunteers at your own agency. There are so many meaningful ways for people to make a difference in your organization beyond traditional opportunities. Make sure to register your agency here so you can start gaining more and more loyal and passionate volunteers.
