Recruiting, retaining and valuing volunteers

Key issue raised at first meeting last autumn

How to recruit more volunteers at Board level

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Why do we need new volunteers?

It could just be that the current ones are getting older!, but….

Look at the challenges faced by NGB Boards now and for the next few years

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Challenges

New ministerVery ambitious SW vision - need to think differently, but an opportunity to influence what happens if we have the skills

Tighter financial constraints – need to manage money betterBusiness skills

Working with partnersGenerate new enthusiasm and drive

Stay engaged with the sport and athletes

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A few thoughts•Define the role

•Know what skills you are looking for•Think laterally - look for different sources of

talent•Network with others and pool ideas

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Organisations who can help•Sport and Recreation Alliance

www.sportandrecreation.org.uk•Trusteenet

www.trusteenet.org.uk•Chairs Group!

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