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Volunteering is a wonderful way to give your time and energy to a cause that is important to you. Nonprofit organizations, in particular, afford interested people the chance to work towards a common goal and help others. Here are three reasons why volunteers are so vital to nonprofits.

Why Volunteers Matter to Nonprofit Organizations

1. Save the Organization Money

Volunteers play significant roles in holding fundraisers, providing administrative support, planning cultural events, working with those in need, and supporting the organization’s overall business efforts. In filling these roles, they spare the organization from hiring employees who would otherwise need to be paid. Volunteers are fully committed to the organization’s mission. They view themselves not as unpaid help but participants in the cause.

2. Perform Unlimited Services

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A volunteer's scope is broad, and they have the opportunity to give back in an expansive way. Individuals who volunteer do so because they care about the cause and want to make a difference. Nonprofits want their volunteers to feel valued and to retain them for the long term instead of creating a revolving door of individuals who move in and out.

That’s why volunteers’ skills are so prized in nonprofit environments. Individuals of all ages bring something valuable to the table, from an older person's managerial experience to the technological savvy a younger volunteer can offer. There’s room for everyone at a nonprofit to fill a wide range of roles.

3. They Are the Secret Sauce

Ultimate, volunteers are among a nonprofit's most valued assets, especially when revenue is declining and the organization needs even more assistance to share their mission and do good for the community. Volunteers maintain the organization's integrity, selflessly putting in their time and energy and using their skills to bring attention to the cause. In turn, the organization puts its energy into cultivating an atmosphere that helps their volunteers thrive and remain enthusiastic.

 

COTS is a nonprofit organization in Detroit, MI, committed to helping area families overcome poverty. If you're interested in assisting others to break the cycle of homelessness, they seek a variety of volunteers for the cause. Visit the website or call (313) 831-3777 for more information on volunteering. 

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