National Adult Literacy Database

Many Yukon organizations including First Nation Governments use volunteers to help in the workplace and at special events in the community. Volunteers are people who have decided to give something back to their community by donating their time and skills. Organizations that use volunteers don't always spend enough time preparing to make their volunteer programs run smoothly. As a result, volunteers and organizations can be left feeling like the experience was a negative one.

What happens to volunteers that aren't happy? Lots of times they won't come back and an organization is stuck without the help they really need. This book gives organizations some hints to keep their volunteers helpful and happy!