What are the challenges with running an organization with volunteer staff?

[Fidelia]

For some reasons, a business organization can have some staff that are not on payroll but are working for the organisation as volunteers.

What are the practical ways to manage volunteer staff ideally? Is it possible to get the best from volunteer staff?

 

[eLdavis]

Yes it's possible to get the best from there as long as you treat them well, they will always put in their best.

 

[King Belieal]

One challenge with having volunteer staff is that it would be extremely difficult to control them. They might act as they lik their since they are not paid.

 

[Kross]

The powers of the business owner is limited with volunteer staff. That's because such staff are doing the business owner a favour.

 

[Augusta]

Yes your power would be limited with volunteer staff. So it is to be patience with their activities

 

[Niyi Br]

You can't even tell your staff when they should report to work. You are not paying them and that strips you of powers. They are even doing you, the employer, a favor.

 

[Nomad]

When you have unpaid staff and you are running through volunteers, it is very difficult to get loyal and sincere staff.

 

[Augusta]

Some issues are common and recognizable, like getting the right budget to adequately support your program and help you achieve your mission

 

[Fidelia]

You can't even tell your staff when they should report to work. You are not paying them and that strips you of powers. They are even doing you, the employer, a favor.

It is not easy to control staff that are volunteers. They would work at their own terms. And you can't question them for anything.