Now, what do you do to motivate them to stay for the long-term? The “Participation” stage of the AFS Volunteer Journey Program is where expectations and commitments made during the previous stages are put to the test.

Participation
Customizing the Volunteer Experience and improving the engagement with the Organization
Congratulations! You have a new volunteer in your chapter
Check out the way AFS Colombia has structured its outreach to Volunteers in the below video:
Stages of Participation

Training
Volunteers must have spaces to develop skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.

Recognition
We want people to feel valued and appreciated for the effort they devote to the Organization.