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.

Enhancing Volunteer Participation with the Ethno-Cultural Community  

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

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.

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!

Volunteer Recongition: Helpful Hints  

Personalizing your volunteer recognition component of your program is the best form of showing appreciation for the contribution of volunteers

People and Sport: An Organizational Self Assessment Guide