#002: Welcome back to Volunteer Nation!  This week we’re talking about how to recruit volunteers to your organization by build a following first.  In this episode, you'll learn specific volunteer recruitment tips on how to grow and engage with your community. You’ll hear some surprising stats on today’s social media engagement rates (they’re probably not what you thought!) that can help you use your time wisely. Also, you’ll get several ideas for list-building “freebies” (or “lead magnets”), and we offer six specific examples of types of freebies you can use pique the interest of potential volunteers and education them about your good cause so that you can recruit volunteers more easily from a ready pool of people who already know, like, and trust you. Finally, to help you plan your entire communications strategy to recruit volunteers, we suggest five different types of content you can share with your list on a regular basis t continue to cultivate their interest in joining you during your next volunteer recruitment call to action. Helpful Links Email Service Provider - Mailchimp Email Service Provider - Convert Kit VolPro Free e-Course: Better Volunteer Recruitment in 6 Easy Steps Recruitment Messaging: Crafting Your Most Successful Call for Volunteers Yet! Your Complete Guide to Word-of-Mouth Volunteer Recruitment