Passion:
Passion can be infectious, so it’s an important trait that all great volunteers must share. Sincere passion can be inspiring to others that can make a difference in the organization. Passion is what keeps a person going back each day with a smile on their face.
Reliability:
There’s nothing worse than depending on someone to do something and then having them fall through on their commitment. The golden rule to volunteering is that if you commit to something…do it! Your ability to fulfill a commitment doesn’t just reflect on you, it also reflects upon the organization you are volunteering for. Great volunteers remain professional in all situations.
Integrity:
As a volunteer, you are entrusted with an organizations resources, facilities and customers. This can be a huge responsibility! Great volunteers realize that everything they are doing is a direct representation of the organization that they are volunteering for. Integrity is the key to success.
Team Player:
As a volunteer, you will work with all sorts of different people. Being friendly and flexible is a key trait of a great volunteer. It’s important to know when to speak up and contribute or when to sit back and let others lead the way. Are you approachable and a good listener? These are important qualities of a team player.
Energy:
Volunteering isn’t just about giving your time. It requires positive energy. You need to be able to hit the ground running and be excited about what you are doing. Energy is a lot like passion. If you have good positive energy, people around you will follow suit.
