Features of managing volunteer project teams

The article examines the phenomenon of volunteer movement in the Russian Federation (hereinafter referred as RF) as a process with charitable orientation that includes traditional forms of mutual assistance, official provision of services, and other forms of assistance. The authors of this article have analysed the main problems that arise during the implementation of volunteer projects (emotional burnout among volunteers, staff turnover, lack of competencies, high level of bureaucratisation, and difficulties in reporting, financial instability of non-profit organisations and others) and opportunities that the state provides for the volunteer movement in the RF. The causes and mechanisms of involvement of the young generation in it are described. The prospects for the development of young people, society, and state are outlined. The authors of the article have considered the basic technologies for managing non-commercial projects and principles of their organisation. Аlso, the process of the younger generation joining the volunteer movement is described, since this group is its main representative. The authors pay special attention to the educational function and those fundamental personal qualities that form such an activity as helping others: humanity, mercy, and compassion. It is worth noting that the article provides real-world experience and examples of the implemented volunteer projects.

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