Retention Strategies for Online Volunteers in Resource-Constrained Environments
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mn-rt-on-vl-08
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About the Article
Volunteer retention is a strategic priority for non-profit organizations, ensuring program continuity, reducing recruitment costs, and cultivating experienced and motivated teams. This article explores retention strategies tailored to online and resource-constrained environments, including recognition, skill development, flexible scheduling, and peer community-building. Structured retention planning—covering goal-setting, assessments, action plans, and monitoring—is presented as a systematic approach to sustaining volunteer commitment. Case studies from Africa, Asia, and Latin America illustrate practical interventions such as mentorship programs, adaptive scheduling, and leadership pathways. By integrating recognition, communication, and development opportunities, the article provides actionable guidance for fostering volunteer satisfaction, strengthening organizational capacity, and ensuring sustainable engagement in challenging contexts.
Key Topics
- Online volunteer retention challenges
- Recognition and communication strategies
- Skill development and career pathways
- Flexible scheduling and meaningful roles
- Peer support and community-building
- Structured retention planning
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Retention Strategies for Online Volunteers in Resource-Constrained Environments. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mn-rt-on-vl-08
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