Organizational Planning Template  

HIGH FIVE® QUEST 1  

Samples recognition awards  

True Sport Agreement  

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.

All Resources Combined  

Best People - Things to Think About and Discuss  

Best People - Turning Ideas Into Action  

Best People - Effectiveness Audit  

Board Building: Recruiting & Developing Effective Board Members for Not-For-Profit Organizations  

Recruiting, developing and retaining appropriate individuals for the board.

Enhancing Volunteer Participation with the Ethno-Cultural Community  

Examine how and when immigrants and refugees new to Canada take part in volunteering activities.

Board Development: Financial Responsibilities  

A self-guided workbook for the policy governing board member who has little or no financial background.

Recruiting, Mentoring and Retaining The Right People    

The number one concern and challenge for community groups is recruiting and retaining the right people to help them get the job done.

Have We Thanked The Volunteers?    

It's the little things that make people feel appreciated, especially when they are giving freely of their time and energy.

How Can We Avoid Burnout?    

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!

How Are We Doing? The Essential Check-Ups    

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.

Youth: How Can We Get Them Involved?    

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!

How Do You Attract The Right People And Keep Them Involved?    

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?

How Welcoming and Healthy Is Your Group? A Check-Up For Volunteer Recruitment    

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.

Is Our Group Open, Welcoming and Volunteer-friendly?    

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!

Volunteers: The 10 Steps of Screening  

Volunteer Canada's Safe Steps Screening Program provides an easy-to-use method for organizations to ensure that the people they serve are safe.