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For church leaders who run volunteer programs, the first challenge is to get church members to volunteer their time and other resources to the church.  The second challenge is to get those same members to keep volunteering in the future so the church always has a group of reliable volunteers.  Church leaders can use church websites, social media, and the end of services to put the word out when they are in need of volunteers.  Implement the following strategies to get members to keep donating their time and resources.
 

Church members are more likely to join and take pride in being a volunteer if they are given roles that match their skills and passion.  For instance, volunteers who are school teachers or professional counselors are usually skilled when dealing with youth so pair them for youth tasks.  Likewise, some who volunteer are accountants or business people with years of financial experience and they can lead projects on a budget.
Through church websites, volunteers may be asked to identify what they are passionate about then place them where they are most comfortable.  If not, some people may get bored and stop donating their time to the church.  What can you do to ensure volunteers remain content with their role?
 

A taxing schedule is likely to cause burnout as many volunteers may have a different idea in mind when they agree to volunteer their time.  Prevent that from happening by creating a timetable where everyone is utilized but not overworked.  It is important to make every volunteer feel needed but they should never feel overwhelmed by the duties assigned to them.
As a church leader, you should always aim to make use of the talent a volunteer has and to give each volunteer a chance to contribute.  Often, a well run church has an abundance of reliable volunteers who are excited about their role within the ministry.