Dear Volunteer, If Only You Would
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Written for the new digital magazine from Wild Frontier & X3 Publications: YM Shorts
As a leader of volunteers, I know full well that when you do your job, it helps me do mine. I don't take you for granted as much as you may think. However, there are three things that would help me do my job even better:
1. Support me. Challenge me in private—and even then, only on consequential matters. But be dog loyal in your support in front of other students and leaders. I know I don't do everything the best way, or the way the last leader did. But I need you to pick and choose with discernment the moments you decide to push back against my decisions.
2. Tell me to take time off. Whether I'm single, married, have kids or not, I need refueling time. Encourage me to take breaks before I need them.
3. Pray for me. Seriously, most people think because I'm the primary leader, I've got a spot next to Jesus on the couch. I get tired, lonely, and frustrated. I need your spiritual support.
Thanks. I really do value you in my life.
Oh, and remind me sometimes that you need me to support, listen to, and pray for you, also. I’m honored to do that for you.
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