University of Illinois Extension serving Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties

Place an ad in the local paper

Utilize student associations

Do a radio or TV spot

Try recruitment brochures at local schools

Have a current volunteer in radio, TV or newspaper

Plan a telethon

Get coverage in newspaper about volunteer story or work being done

Set up a volunteer fair

Hold volunteer recruitment parties

Get news articles with photos of volunteers

Have open lunches

Send personal letters from current volunteers

Hold invitational lunches

Hold teas and dinners

Give presentations to community groups

Make phone calls to potential volunteers

Be on the emergency speakers list of local community groups

Contact local unions

Share your program needs before Boards & Commissions

Make contact with public relations departments of large industries about posting ads

Send out flyers

Contact local corporations about getting executives to donate their time

Put flyers in key posting areas around town

Contact professional societies for names of potential volunteers

Put flyers in appropriate shops

Follow examples of other successful volunteer organizations

Put ads where volunteers likely congregate i.e. library

Hold press parties

Encourage volunteers to recruit friends

Train representatives from corporations, unions, and others to recruit for you

Put together a slide show

Hold recruitment drives with other organizations in the community

Start a speakers bureau or volunteers

Hold recruitment parties

Pass out recruitment brochures

Set up booths at local community gatherings, festivals, fairs, sporting events, etc

Put ads in membership newsletters

Put requests for volunteers on billboards, movie theaters, and bank displays

Contact local organizations

Put flyers on tables at restaurants

Ask your local politicians for names of prospective volunteers

Participate in local parades and events to promote need for volunteers

Send brochures home with school children

Have a local church place and announcement in bulletin

Challenge current volunteers to recruit more volunteers

Place flyers on car windshields in town

Challenge local businesses to see which can recruit more employees

Have flyers placed in shopping bags at local stores

Put display in local retail establishments for exposure

Source: Oklahoma State University Extension

Have your request for more volunteers announced over the intercom at local events