Last issue we talked about the importance of recruiting the "right" volunteers and recognizing their efforts. Service to others and a sense of achievement are other key components to motivating volunteers. There is a special satisfaction that goes along with making life a little less difficult for someone else. It makes us feel better about ourselves.

When volunteers achieve their goals, telling them is only the beginning. Telling others in newsletters, press releases and conversation goes along way with enhancing a volunteer's commitment. Community volunteerism is about service to others. Leaders help volunteers recognize that their contributions of time, talent and treasure improve the quality of life of others as well as themselves.