I would say roughly the same thing as Ms. Trauttmansdorff.
Recruitment is always a challenge. For the most part, young people join our organization through their teachers. They come to do the volunteer hours required for their program. They stay on as volunteers because of the ties they forge, the activities they enjoy and the leadership offered.
I would say the same thing applies to volunteers in general. In some cases, offering a meal changes everything for volunteers. For seniors, we also offer transportation, because that is often a major issue for those participating in our activities. Further, each volunteer is unique and has their own needs and expectations. It is really individual. We have to sit down with them and be able to offer them something extra with us, something more than simply coming to volunteer.