Recruiting Volunteers Gaelic Athletic Association招募志愿者盖尔运动协会.pptVIP

Munster GAA – ‘Club Voice Day’ November 7th 2009 Volunteers are the life and soul of every GAA club. The GAA in unrivalled in terms of the number of volunteers that provide endless hours of service to run the association’s many GAA clubs. GAA Volunteers feel valued and have a sense of pride that they have contributed to their Club. 1. Because they were asked 2. To do something that they love doing 3. To keep busy 4. To make new friends 5. Because their children are involved 6. To give something back to the Association 7. To be involved in a successful club/organisation 8. Tradition of involvement in the family It is important to be aware of these reasons. 1. They were not asked 2. They don’t have time due to work and family pressure 3. They feel that they don’t have the necessary skills 4. Fear of a heavy workload 5. Fear that once they get involved, they will be involved forever 6. They don’t know anything about the club/organisation 7. They don’t have any confidence in the club/organisation These are important as it only takes a small gesture to encourage a person to remain as a volunteer. 1. They feel valued 2. They feel their contribution is respected 3. They feel part of the group and do not feel excluded from decision making 4. They feel a sense of pride that they have contributed to the club The best way to ensure continued volunteering in the Club is to retain those already involved. The best way to retain existing volunteers is to appreciate and acknowledge what ever they do, no matter how small their contribution is. The positive stories of existing volunteers will help in attracting new volunteers. Club Image is key to success. The Club must have a positive image in the local community. Club must be seen as open, vibrant and welcoming to all. People want to be part of a Club that is positive and well managed. People like to have confidence in the Club and know it has a future. Good external communication needed to buil