Church Volunteer Bootcamp - Volunteer Recruitment - June 1, 2025

In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals, Jon Konz discusses effective strategies for building a volunteer recruitment plan that aligns with the mission of the parish. He emphasizes the importance of understanding ministry needs and matching them with the gifts of parishioners. The conversation covers innovative approaches to engage volunteers, streamline management processes, and communicate the impact of service to encourage participation. By implementing these strategies, parishes can foster a thriving volunteer culture that enhances community involvement and spiritual growth.

TAKEAWAYS

• Parish ministries often struggle to recruit enough volunteers.

• A clear recruitment strategy aligns volunteers' gifts with parish needs.

• Understanding the needs of the parish is crucial for effective recruitment.

• Volunteers often feel misaligned without a clear strategy.

• Parents' involvement is essential for passing on the faith to children.

• Simplifying the volunteer management process can reduce burnout.

• Using tools like Google Forms can help identify parishioners' gifts.

• Communicating the impact of service encourages volunteer participation.

• A volunteer recruitment worksheet can help define ministry needs.

This episode was modified from its original form for radio. Catch the full episode on CatholicMinistryProfessionals.com/podcast. You can tune into this episode on Tuesday, June 3rd at 3:20pm on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. The show is presented by Briar Cliff University.