20. Volunteers Still Need Leadership | Legalities, Expectations, and Success Tips for Your Volunteers

Have you ever showed up to an event as a volunteer, ready to put some time and energy into a cause you’re excited about, only to arrive and be unsure of what to do? We’ve all been there, and it’s not only a bad look for the organization, it’s also a lost opportunity to make an impact. In this episode, we discuss how to lead your volunteers to success, protecting yourself and your volunteers legally, and the limits of what volunteers can and can’t do.Links mentioned:Fact Sheet #14A: Non-Profit Organizations and the Fair Labor Standards ActCongress.gov: Volunteer Protection Act of 1997Some key takeaways from this episode include:Where to find labor laws around volunteers for your stateProtecting yourself if your paid staff wants to volunteer their timeGiving back to your volunteers without violating labor lawsOutlining clear tasks and expectations for volunteersExamples of volunteer events done well… and some not-so-stellar examplesWhy you should get to know your volunteersThe limits of what volunteers can do for your organizationYou started your business to solve a problem and leave a lasting impact in the world, but now the inertia of your business has taken over and you’re too busy and burned out to serve your community. That’s where we come in! Hosted by Scott Woods and Steff Thomas, the team behind Silverback Ventures, the Changemakers Collective podcast is here to help impact-driven business owners like you accelerate growth and multiply impact through servant leadership.Connect with Us: WebsiteSilverback Ventures LinkedInScott Woods LinkedInSteff Thomas LinkedInYouTube