How to Train a New Volunteer in Four Weeks

A new volunteer arrives eager on the first Sunday, and the usual training is a quick explanation before the worship service followed by hope that it works out. This four-week roadmap replaces that hope with a plan. Each week builds on the one before, starting with the role, the building, and the Pocket Card for the top situation, then adds a second situation and the first step taken alone. It includes a weekly checklist, signs to watch for, a five-question conversation at the end of each week, and adjustments for shy volunteers, confi...