Experience Sharing on the Development and Maintenance of Volunteer Backbones in Social Organizations

Abstract

This article explores the experiences and methods of social organizations in the development and maintenance of volunteer backbones. Volunteer backbones play an important role in social organizations. They not only undertake organizational and leadership roles but also can effectively promote the smooth implementation of volunteer service activities. The article expands from the dimensions of the definition, rights and obligations, recruitment and selection, job content, training and incentives of volunteer backbones, combined with the practical cases of the Guangzhou Yuexiu District Care Social Work Service Center and other sister units, and proposes specific measures such as establishing good communication channels, providing support and resources, respecting and recognizing the contributions of backbones, establishing incentive mechanisms, and strengthening team building, in order to effectively maintain volunteer backbones, stimulate their enthusiasm for participation and service awareness, thereby providing a strong guarantee for the long-term development of social organizations and the smooth progress of volunteer service activities.