Barb Wright
Victoria BC
Here's a great piece of advice
I got years ago from our Area Commish for recruiting
volunteers:
- have a specific job or
task in mind
- have a specific person
in mind
- choose a quiet time to
speak to her in person
- look her right in the
eye and say: "I need someone to do X and I think
you'd be great because of YY and ZZ. To help you I will
do/give etc AAA. Can you help?"
"Elizabeth, I need someone who will work with this Sparks group next year
each week. I thought of you because you are patient and will be a great
complement to the other leader's enthusiasm. I'll make sure you get good
training and information at the start of the year, and our District Guider
will be available to help you out. Can you do it?"
Being so aware of the specific
person is flattering and shows you want THEM,
not just a warm body.
Telling them exactly what is expected of them gives them
information to base their decision on.
If I were an Area Commissioner
(heaven forbid), I would write this up in
calligraphy font, surround it
with gold and give ti every recruiter in my
Area. Along with the
appropriate
forms.
Dorothy Crocker
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