{"id":16834,"date":"2011-08-17T11:41:58","date_gmt":"2011-08-17T17:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.churchvolunteercentral.com\/?post_type=cvdaily&p=16834"},"modified":"2016-09-07T18:30:39","modified_gmt":"2016-09-08T00:30:39","slug":"top-ten-reasons-why-volunteers-leave-susan-ellis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/blog\/retain\/top-ten-reasons-why-volunteers-leave-susan-ellis\/","title":{"rendered":"“Top Ten Reasons Why Volunteers Leave” Susan Ellis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having just reminded everyone of upcoming volunteer recognition events, we might also keep in ming that not every volunteer feels appreciated.<\/p>\n

American late night talk show host, David Letterman is noted for his daily, “Top Ten List.” With acknowledgement to his concept, Susan offers her “Top Ten Reasons Why Volunteers Leave” their volunteer commitment. These are her opinions, developed over many years of watching and listening. Do these ring true for you?<\/p>\n

Start the drum roll, please.<\/p>\n

Reason #10:\u00a0The reality of their experience is not what they expected when they signed on.<\/p>\n

Reason #9:\u00a0They don’t like the work they are being asked to do nor how it is being done.<\/p>\n

Reason #8:\u00a0Veteran or leadership volunteer won’t let them into the “insider” group.<\/p>\n

Reason #7:\u00a0They spend more time meeting that doing.<\/p>\n

Reason #6:\u00a0No one listens to their suggestions.<\/p>\n

Reason #5:\u00a0They feel unrecognized, and see thanks are unfairly given to everyone no matter who did the most work or none at all.<\/p>\n

Reason #4:\u00a0They are no longer asked<\/em> to participate.<\/p>\n

Reason #3: They\u00a0do not actually understand how<\/em> to get more involved.<\/p>\n

Reason #2:\u00a0They can no longer see how their involvement makes a difference.<\/p>\n

Reason #1:\u00a0It stopped being fun.<\/p>\n

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Shared by Susan Ellis, energizeinc.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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