Looking for ways to involve others to help make a change? Here’s some advice from the book “Be the Change! Change the World. Change Yourself.” (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundredsofheads.com, $14.95), straight from people who’ve done it:

“Don’t forget about your new recruits. A lot of people, at the end of a project, just say “bye!” Keeping in touch is key to growing a project.”

“The best way to recruit is to offer people something concrete. Don’t offer vague possibilities: Get their availability and tell them concrete events they can join. Put it on a platter ready to go.”

“Finding volunteers is a little like being in sales. You have to be able to spit out a great two-minute inspiring story on a moment’s notice. I launch into my speech whenever I can, taking the opportunity to get people involved and helping. Every time someone turns me down, I don’t think, ‘I’ll never get what I need.’ Rather, I think, ‘OK, I just haven’t found the right person yet. Who else can help?’ I’m a salesman for service.”

— Diamond Leshane, Atlanta
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“Cast a big net. Ask for more people than you need. It’s like any negotiation. Shoot high, and you’ll end up with enough people to fill your needs.”

Gregory Baldwin, San Francisco

“Don’t sugarcoat the work, and you’ll recruit a strong group of volunteers. There’s a direct correlation between hard, tough work and deep fulfillment. Don’t be afraid to use your volunteers. Don’t be afraid to say, ‘Today is going to be really hard work.’ ”

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