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National GAA Volunteer Programme

National GAA Volunteer Programme. Comhairle Uladh 2009. National GAA Volunteer Programme. Ceist a hAon How do you recruit Volunteers?. Why do some people volunteer … yet others don’t?. They were asked! They like it It keeps them busy/occupied They make and keep friendships

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National GAA Volunteer Programme

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  1. National GAA Volunteer Programme Comhairle Uladh 2009

  2. National GAA Volunteer Programme • Ceist a hAon • How do you recruit Volunteers?

  3. Why do some people volunteer … yet others don’t? • They were asked! • They like it • It keeps them busy/occupied • They make and keep friendships • It helps their career • They got involved via their children • They wanted to “give something back” • They want to be associated with something positive and successful • It was a family tradition

  4. Why Do People Not Volunteer? • They weren’t asked! • They think they haven’t the skills needed • They think they’ll be over-burdened with work … and will never “escape” from it • They don’t have the confidence …or the time … or the interest • They see what we call “red flag” words like “need” or “desperate”or “face closure” in our recruitment literature and are scared off by them • They don’t know about the GAAor our Club (much as we might think they do) … or, worse, they have a poor image of them.

  5. Why Do People Remain Volunteers? • They feel valued; appreciated; and respected • They’re part of a group and feel part of “the team” • It gives them a sense of pride … the GAA is a “badge of honour” • Their work is productive and worthwhile.

  6. Club Maith • Most volunteers across society generally are women … but often our GAA Clubs aren’t in a position to capitalise on that. • Fewer older people tend to volunteer … but those who do tend to deliver more hours of input than anyone else!

  7. National GAA Volunteer Programme • Ceist a Dó • What are the main tasks in a club? • Group Them

  8. How can we improve ourvolunteer base? • First, we need to let people know that our Club (and the GAA) is: • Open and welcoming to them and to everyone else: it should be a ‘place of doors, not a place of walls” • An energetic place, full of enthusiastic people. • Making a major contribution (in all sorts of ways). • A place where we don’t waste people’s time (i.e. we’re punctual and well-organised). • Safe (especially for children) and well run • Part of a huge, vibrant and successful organisation.

  9. Bringing the New Volunteerson Board Identifying our volunteers is only part of the task. Once they’re willing to help, best practice tells us to: • Bring them along and formally introduce them to the Club • Let them know “who’s-who-and what’s- what” • Explain what it is you want them to do and make sure it’s a specific, clear-cut piece of work

  10. …bringing the New Volunteerson Board • Avoid, at all costs, over-loading them: don’t throw anyone in at the deep end … and be clear about the time commitment involved • Provide them with support … maybe get an existing volunteer to mentor them • Child Protection and other issues mean we shouldn’t just let people “turn up un-announced” and walk into a role in our Club. We need to be sure we have the right people in the right places. • A GAA Club should not just be an “open house” for people.

  11. Keeping Our Volunteers On Board It’s all-too-easy to take volunteers for granted. To keep everyone enthusiastic and refreshed we should: • Check that we haven’t overloaded anyone and keep feeding back to them. • Give them variety: don’t leave anyone in the same place/role for too long. • Provide training: that’s what the Ulster Council’s CPD programme is for! • Constantly acknowledge our volunteers, formally and informally.

  12. Getting out to Members • Club Notes • Website • Word of Mouth • Text Message • E mail • Letter

  13. Database of Members

  14. Using the Database • Liam a chara I am writing to all our members with a view to sharing out the tasks which have to be carried out around the club every week. As you know, our club is always on the lookout for new volunteers. As a valued member, we would appreciate a volunteer commitment from you if you would be prepared to share an hour or two each week to help us out. I have attached a list of tasks which need to be done every week. None of these jobs last any more than one hour and will be reviewed every three months, so the minimum commitment you can give is one hour per week and for three months. If after this time you wish to end your involvement, that is OK, but we would hope you would continue to help us out. Please take a look at the attached sheet on which we have listed all tasks which take about an hour to accomplish. I would be grateful if you could simply tick the task that you can do and sign it. You can post it back, or leave it into the club. I appreciate your help. Le meas, Cathaoirleach an Chlub

  15. Volunteer Awards 2010

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