Organizational FAQ
Answers for your nonprofit's crucial questions.
How long does it take to get volunteers?
The more lead time you have the better. Highly-skilled positions such as board member or grant writer will take longer for your to recruit and screen. Event volunteers doing relatively simple tasks can usually be recruited in a shorter time, especially if you only need one or two people. Contact the Volunteer Center at 360-741-2622 for questions about your specific recruitment needs.
How do I register my organization and then add each opportunity?
Our registration page can be found here.
How do I recruit more volunteers for my organization and opportunity(ies):
To get started, some helpful information is available here. You can also check our list of Resources.
If you wish to be included into the newspaper postings that are listed in the Daily Olympia please contact debbie@volunteer.ws or at 360-741-2608. The listings are prepared two weeks prior to being in the paper and are on a first come first serve basis as space is limited.
If you wish a specific posting in the Mason County Journal contact debbie@volunteer.ws or at 360-741-2608 at least a month ahead of requested posting.
How do I write a volunteer position (job)description:
Some helpful information can be found here [PDF File], and here [PDF File].
