Use the FACT method to start building your leadership pipeline.

To consistently recruit great volunteers, it’s essential to ensure you’re selecting the right people who will thrive in their roles and contribute positively to your mission. To help with this, we use a simple acronym called FACT, which stands for Faithful, Available, Contagious, and Teachable. This method helps you to evaluate potential volunteers before inviting them to join your team. Here’s a breakdown of how you can apply FACT in your own ministry or organization.

Read to the end for a free resource to help you start building your FACT-based volunteer team today!

F is for Faithful

When evaluating potential volunteers, start by asking: Are they committed to the faith and to the mission of the Church?  Keep in mind that the level of faithfulness required may vary depending on the role. For leadership positions or roles with more responsibility, a deeper level of commitment to the faith and the Church is essential. Meanwhile, for other positions, you might be looking for someone who is still growing in their faith but shows promise and a willingness to deepen their relationship with God. The key is to match the level of faithfulness with the demands of the role, ensuring that each volunteer is equipped to thrive in their position while contributing meaningfully to the mission.

A is for Available

Next, consider their availability. Are they willing to commit the time and energy necessary to fully dedicate themselves to the role? A volunteer may have a heart for service, but if they’re unable to consistently show up, it can negatively affect the team. Choose people who will reliably invest time and effort into their work.

C is for Contagious

A positive attitude can make a world of difference in any team setting. When we say contagious, we mean that their enthusiasm, energy, and joy should spread to others. A contagious volunteer will inspire those around them and create an atmosphere that encourages everyone to do their best.

T is for Teachable

Finally, assess their teachability. Are they humble and open to learning, growing, and being coached? A teachable volunteer doesn’t need to know everything right away, but they should be willing to develop new skills and adapt to different situations. This attitude of humility is key to creating a team that grows together and continuously improves.

Putting FACT into Practice

Now that you know how to use the FACT method, it’s time to put it into action! By evaluating potential volunteers based on these four qualities, you’ll be able to create a team that’s dedicated, reliable, inspiring, and eager to grow.

If you’re ready to start building your FACT-based volunteer team, we’ve got a helpful resource for you. Click here to download a free cheat sheet on how we invite FACT volunteers to join our team. It’s a simple guide that will help you find and recruit the right people with ease.