What if this was your job interview as a prospective board-staff-volunteer member for a cause you were passionate about?

Would you take the job?  Why?  Would it be for the chance to experience glory?  To change the world?  To inspire others?  To meet a need?  For the adventure?  To connect with interesting people who shared your passion?  To meet an emotional need?  Because you were asked?


We all said ‘yes’ at some moment to join the social sector in a range of capacities.  Are you engaged for the same reasons?  Would you say ‘yes’ again today?  Are you more passionate or more realistic about the cause to which you have dedicated your time, treasure, talent and touch?

How do you stay in-touch with the inspiration that allowed you to answer, ‘when do I get started?’  How do you recruit new members to your cause and tap into their passion?  What if your level of connection only grew stronger from the time you joined?