Retention Best Practices  Providing training to volunteers helps them feel prepared  Providing ongoing supervision and support  Providing feedback to the volunteer  Encouraging family volunteering, and providing care  Appreciation for volunteers – praise, recognition, gifts, meals provided  Providing unstructured volunteer opportunities  Creating a comfortable and inclusive environment  Providing proper culturally relevant mechanisms to deal with difficult situations, such as conflict resolution  Building relationships with organizations and communities  Offering support and encouragement 19Teresa Edwards March 2012
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