Volunteers are an essential part of any homeowner’s association, from running the Board to creating a steadfast budget to assembling special seasonal events. However, many HOAs struggle to find the right volunteers for their organization.
With a busy spring season ahead, let’s dive into some tips on how to find and keep fantastic HOA volunteers!
Ask For Help
The first and most important step in recruiting volunteers for your homeowner’s association is identifying the organization’s needs and asking for help in those areas. Create open calls for specific volunteer positions and call for action online, on bulletin boards, and in your email newsletters. The more specific the position, the more likely you will be to find volunteers that are dedicated to the role.
Talk Benefits
Homeowners associations help to provide and maintain a high-quality living, and HOA volunteers are integral to that success. Be open about the wonderful opportunities and benefits of volunteering for your association, and discuss how these positions will help the community. For example, strong budgeting will allow for more intentional projects, upgrades, and community events for your volunteers. This will help show homeowners, locals, and avid good samaritans that they should choose to volunteer for your HOA.
Know Your Neighbors
A great homeowner’s association Board knows the community, the neighborhood, and the people. Through wonderful events, insightful meetings, open communication, and avid marketing, any HOA can achieve this. So when you’re looking for help with an upcoming project or even for a more permanent position, think first of the people you know. Recruiting through relationships is a great way to find people with similar interests and desires.
Reach Out To New Homeowners
While experienced volunteers are always a great help, remember to invite your newly relocated and first-time homeowners too. Volunteering for their HOA Board can bring amazing opportunities for any homeowner, especially for first-timers. Building connections, investing in the community, and improving quality of life are tremendous benefits of volunteering for a homeowner’s association.
If your HOA Board needs help finding great volunteers for the upcoming spring season, contact Prism Realty Management. Give us a call at 512-676-5842 — we’d be happy to talk to you about who we are, the services we offer, and our process.
