DrupalCon New Orleans 2016: Recruiting and retaining dedicated volunteers

This talk explores the motivations behind volunteering and how it can be both exhausting and rewarding. The speaker draws from eight years of experience working with volunteers, emphasizing the importance of passion for the mission and the desire to give back. Attendees will learn strategies for meetup coordinators, initiative leads, and project managers on how to leverage this motivation in order to effectively recruit and retain an engaged team. Key insights will be shared on creating a supportive environment that fosters dedication to community initiatives.