The 2007 Volunteering in America report by the Corporation for National and Community Service found that 1 out of 3 volunteers who volunteered in 2005 did not in 2006, the highest dropout rate of the last four years. Sound recruitment and retention strategies are an important part of any well-designed and well-managed program. A satisfied, long-term volunteer who is passionate about the work will benefit your program with continuity of service, reduced costs, increased recruitment and outreach support, and more!

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The Resource Center is your one-stop shop for online tools and training resources to strengthen your volunteer or service program. Sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service and administered by ETR Associates, The Resource Center is the central point for:

• Sharing training and technical assistance information among the Corporation's National Service programs
• Sharing information with potential grantees to help them apply for Corporation resources
• Providing technical assistance to any organization using volunteers to strengthen local communities