What Are the Biggest Barriers to Volunteer Engagement (And How to Overcome Them)? Volunteer engagement is critical to your nonprofit’s mission. Without engaged volunteers, you won’t be able to staff your events, run your programs, or provide much-needed services to your beneficiaries. However, volunteer engagement also presents a major stumbling block for many volunteer coordinators. So, what are the most common barriers to volunteer engagement, and how can nonprofits overcome them? In th...