Post by cliff on Sept 11, 2006 15:35:13 GMT 12
Getting Past the Aaarrrggggh!!! Point
You what I mean right - the "where am I gonna find some help" reaction. Most of us who have led or helped at clubs, associations or at a tournament know how crucial having enough people to help is and how frustrating it can be if you don't.
We've all had successes and lessons in recruiting people that hopefully we can share on this network. We've sometimes learned the hard way.
Well here is just one way that may help.
Recruit 1 person instead of 10
Instead of trying to recruit the 10 people you need to help make the club or association run a little smoother. Spend time just getting 1 person - a Volunteer Coordinator.
If you pick the right person your problems should, in just a little time, be solved.
Don't Believe the Myths
You can still recruit tons of volunteers in the modern environment but it takes a different technique and alot more planning. Trouble is to do that takes time, time which commitees often don't have. Hence having 1 person doing just that can work wonders.
The key is to give the coordinator just that role so they can focus on that and nothing else.
For more information on what to do they or you can visit this site.
results.badminton.org.nz/Volunteers/Index.htm
and click on the volunteers menu.
What to Look For
Here are some things to look for in a volunteer coordinator
* Enjoys interacting with people - a "people person"
* Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
* Able to think on their feet and understand the needs of the
organisation
*· Proactive and mentally strong – not someone who is likely to
give up easily
* A Leader - persuasive but respectful – able to balance the
needs of others with the needs of the organisation without
compromising the core values of either
* Decisive able to understand people and whether they are
good for a role or not and make a quick decision
* Believes it is possible
The Pay Off
This sort of focused recruitment can really pay off in a big way as it then allows you to relax a little. They will also be getting out there talking to your members and people which should make the relationship with your members even stronger.
The Risks
Well unless they are really poor with people there is little risk. The worse they can do is recruit no one in which case you are probably no worse off as long as you find that out in good time.
You what I mean right - the "where am I gonna find some help" reaction. Most of us who have led or helped at clubs, associations or at a tournament know how crucial having enough people to help is and how frustrating it can be if you don't.
We've all had successes and lessons in recruiting people that hopefully we can share on this network. We've sometimes learned the hard way.
Well here is just one way that may help.
Recruit 1 person instead of 10
Instead of trying to recruit the 10 people you need to help make the club or association run a little smoother. Spend time just getting 1 person - a Volunteer Coordinator.
If you pick the right person your problems should, in just a little time, be solved.
Don't Believe the Myths
You can still recruit tons of volunteers in the modern environment but it takes a different technique and alot more planning. Trouble is to do that takes time, time which commitees often don't have. Hence having 1 person doing just that can work wonders.
The key is to give the coordinator just that role so they can focus on that and nothing else.
For more information on what to do they or you can visit this site.
results.badminton.org.nz/Volunteers/Index.htm
and click on the volunteers menu.
What to Look For
Here are some things to look for in a volunteer coordinator
* Enjoys interacting with people - a "people person"
* Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
* Able to think on their feet and understand the needs of the
organisation
*· Proactive and mentally strong – not someone who is likely to
give up easily
* A Leader - persuasive but respectful – able to balance the
needs of others with the needs of the organisation without
compromising the core values of either
* Decisive able to understand people and whether they are
good for a role or not and make a quick decision
* Believes it is possible
The Pay Off
This sort of focused recruitment can really pay off in a big way as it then allows you to relax a little. They will also be getting out there talking to your members and people which should make the relationship with your members even stronger.
The Risks
Well unless they are really poor with people there is little risk. The worse they can do is recruit no one in which case you are probably no worse off as long as you find that out in good time.
