A True Sport Agreement answers a simple, but important question, “How are we going to treat each other in this group?” The agreement is created by teammates and coaches in an open and safe forum.
Commit to Kids provides policies, strategies, and a step-by-step plan for reducing the risk of child sexual abuse, encouraging organizations to take an active, participatory role in protecting children in their care.
This card is a component of Commit to Kids, a program that helps organizations prevent child sexual abuse and create safe environments for the children in their care.
This card is a component of Commit to Kids, a program that helps organizations prevent child sexual abuse and create safe environments for the children in their care.
Recruiting, developing and retaining appropriate individuals for the board.
The number one concern and challenge for community groups is recruiting and retaining the right people to help them get the job done.
It's the little things that make people feel appreciated, especially when they are giving freely of their time and energy.
It's often the same people volunteering for the soccer club, the hockey club, the church bazaar and the community fun day. It’s great to see such commitment and dedication, but along with their involvement there is a great danger – volunteer burnout!
Is your group trying to look forward and evolve but having trouble knowing where to start? Been working on a project for so long, you’ve lost track of whether things are going as planned? Use evaluation as a starting point, a check-in or a final step.
Young people can bring an important mix of passion and enthusiasm to your group’s activities. Yet many of them say they do not volunteer because they have never been asked!
Finding the right people should be top priority for all volunteer groups. Finding people who are willing to take a leadership role is even better. How can you make the best of your recruitment strategies?
Does your organization have difficulty recruiting new volunteers? It may be more than a lack of willing volunteers. It may be time to take a closer look at how your organization works.
The kind of experience a new member has with your group is more important than you might realize. If people don’t feel welcome or needed, their interest and enthusiasm will disappear and your group has just lost a valuable resource!
Knowing why people give their time and talents can help you plan for volunteer involvement.
Consistent with the True Sport principle “Stay Healthy,” the club ensures all programs/teams –training and competition...
All Coaches and Head Coaches are familiar with their club’s Emergency Action Plan(s) and review it at the start of each season. The Action Plan includes, but is not limited to...
The club provides a standardized piece(s) of coaching attire that allows for easy identification and requires all coaches to wear the attire during training and competition events.
A recruitment process for all volunteer, staff and coaching positions is documented and managed by the board, its delegate(s) or the most senior staff person.
The club has one or more clearly designated individual (volunteer or paid staff) who is/are responsible for volunteer involvement/management...