Basket Case Clubs
Basket Case Clubs
Ep 108: They Don’t Quit, They Drift Away: The Silent Exit of Volunteers
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Most volunteers don’t quit dramatically. They slowly disengage and disappear.
It usually starts small. A little less engagement in meetings. Cameras off. Phones out. Then missed meetings. Then fewer messages. Before long, they’re gone and committees are left wondering what happened.
In this episode of Basket Case Clubs, Michael and Steve explore the subtle warning signs committees often miss before a volunteer drifts away. From reduced participation in meetings to missed messages and quiet withdrawal, these early signals are easy to overlook, but they can make the difference between losing a volunteer and keeping one.
The discussion also highlights an important leadership lesson: it’s not just the president’s responsibility to notice when someone is struggling. Every committee member has the opportunity to step up, check in and ask a simple but powerful question:
“How are things with you?”
If you’re part of a club committee and want to retain good volunteers instead of watching them quietly disappear, this episode will help you recognise the warning signs early and take action before they drift away.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8-6ods7B83o
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