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In this episode, we celebrate one year of the podcast with a special Q&A episode where we answer questions you all have asked and submitted throughout the year!

One Year Celebration

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The Five Questions

1. How do you train volunteers when time is limited? What are some practical ideas for when you are training volunteers? And, what does it look like to train volunteers in a digital age? Start Time: 9:35
2. How do you recruit and develop coaches, or volunteers who lead other volunteers? Start Time: 19:37
3. What are some ways you can measure and determine whether or not you are winning in ministry? Start Time: 37:25
4. What are some suggestions or best practices when following up with new families? Start Time: 48:57
5. How do you navigate leading in a role, or in a church, that is not what you expected? Start Time: 56:30

Links Mentioned in This Episode

Question #1: Training Volunteers

1. Develop a good onboarding process. Download our Volunteer Onboarding Process,  Application and Background Check Email, Volunteer Application, Volunteer Reference Email, Volunteer Reference Form, Volunteer Interview Questions, Orientation Book, and 6 Week Follow-Up to help you get started.
   1. Cast vision and answer, “Why does this matter? Why should you serve on this team? And, what is the difference you can make?“
   2. Clarify and communicate the fundamentals of your environment, ministry policies, and security procedures
   3. Pair them with an expert volunteer and allow them to apprentice for six weeks
   4. Have conversations throughout the process to see if the role they are pursuing, or the ministry environment, is a good fit for them
2. Create a culture where the leaders who lead a group of volunteers have one-on-ones with them. These meetings allow for personal care and leadership development. (Check out Episode 041 with Allyson Evans for some great thoughts on leadership development)
3. Hold trainings (Read the 7 Keys to an Effective Volunteer Training System here a