Making a positive first impression is crucial when welcoming a new volunteer. Once a new volunteer has been recruited, providing them with a thorough onboarding experience should be the priority. 

The main purpose of a volunteer induction is to communicate what a new volunteer can expect from your club and what your club expects from them.

By formally introducing new volunteers to your facility and explaining their role, you give the volunteer confidence in their actions and help them feel comfortable within your environment.   

This volunteer induction checklist has been created to support clubs to onboard new volunteers. The template will ensure that inductions at your club are consistent, thorough, and can be conducted by all club members.  

Once a new volunteer has been inducted, a great way to make them feel even more welcome at the club is to have your chairperson or president write them a welcome letter.