Top 10 Complaints of Student Volunteers:

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Top 10 Complaints of Student Volunteers

• How to be Service-Minded without Losing Your Mind

Melissa Grunow Leadership Programs
Coordinator Lawrence Technological University
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Complaint 1

• I dont have time.

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Complaint 2

• It would be easier just to do a bake sale (or a
  car wash or some other fundraiser).

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Complaint 3

• I dont know where to look for opportunities.

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Complaint 4

• All the agencies/opportunities are in a bad
  part of town.

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Complaint 5

• I called and they never called me back.
• OR
• I called and they didnt seem interested.

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Complaint 6

• They said they already have too many volunteers.

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Complaint 7

• There is too much training
• OR
• Their schedule is too strict
• Why cant I just show up?

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Commitment 8

• I only have to go once for my class.
• Why is there such a long time commitment?

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Complaint 9

• I dont have transportation.

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Complaint 10

• I just dont feel inspired by this kind of work.

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Now what?

• What does service mean to
• You?
• Your family?
• Your organization?
• Your campus?
• Your community?
• Develop a Service Plan
• Strategize, strategize, strategize