10 Tips for Engaging Youth Volunteers

It’s true that youth volunteers (age 15–24) make up only a small percentage of today’s volunteer force, but it is crucial to work on your strategy to engage them in order to secure a more sustainable tomorrow for your organization.

It is said that only 7% of all volunteers in America fall under the recognition of ‘Youth Volunteers’. That’s remarkably low, however, it means one thing; there are a number of youths who are ready and able to volunteer. You must look at the positives and focus on calling to attention your organization to those few.

Today, we will look at ways to do just that.

How to Engage Young People for Your Organization

Here are a few of our top nonprofit management tips in terms of engaging today’s youth:

1. Use Social Media to Engage Youth Volunteers

It’s no secret that the youth of today have turned to the internet for most of their communicative needs. It has long been said that recruiting and marketing must all be done over social media mostly. However, how much commitment does your organization make to that?

If you’re not actively looking for new volunteers online, then what are you waiting for? You’re missing out on your biggest market.