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===== For Planners and Organizers ===== | ===== For Planners and Organizers ===== | ||
- | //Excerpts from "How To Recruit Staff for Fannish Conventions" | + | Excerpts from "How To Recruit Staff for Fannish Conventions" |
- | //Bolded sections chosen by Brant for emphasis.//\\ | + | Bolded sections chosen by Brant for emphasis.\\ |
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- | //I have put together quality groups of people to work both of these labor-intensive departments with minimal year-to-year turnover, so I figure I must be doing something right! I don’t expect that anyone is going to read this and suddenly all will become clear, but I hope that it might provide fuel for thought and at least some of this might be helpful.// | + | |
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- | //I’ll break this down into three sections: Before the Event, During the Event, and After the Event.// | + | |
==== Before The Event ==== | ==== Before The Event ==== | ||
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//Make sure that you know who your staff are, and that they know who you are, and how to get into contact with you if necessary.** Again, remember that these people are doing you a favor in helping you, so be good to them. Keep them happy! **For example, Thursday night Registration can be crazy and hectic, and people have to work right through the dinner hour without a break. I make sure that we have pizza and soda for the staff in return for their efforts. I’m not saying that you can or should buy off your staff, but **recognize when you’re asking a lot, and be prepared to show appreciation accordingly. Finally, check with your staff often – make sure they have everything they need, answer any questions they might have, and again, make them feel appreciated.** The worst feeling they can have is that they’ve been abandoned at their post, and that’s a sure way to foster ill-will toward you and the event.//\\ | //Make sure that you know who your staff are, and that they know who you are, and how to get into contact with you if necessary.** Again, remember that these people are doing you a favor in helping you, so be good to them. Keep them happy! **For example, Thursday night Registration can be crazy and hectic, and people have to work right through the dinner hour without a break. I make sure that we have pizza and soda for the staff in return for their efforts. I’m not saying that you can or should buy off your staff, but **recognize when you’re asking a lot, and be prepared to show appreciation accordingly. Finally, check with your staff often – make sure they have everything they need, answer any questions they might have, and again, make them feel appreciated.** The worst feeling they can have is that they’ve been abandoned at their post, and that’s a sure way to foster ill-will toward you and the event.//\\ | ||
- | ==== After The Convention | + | ==== After The Event ==== |
//The event is over, and teardown has begun. **Be sure to thank your staff for the time that they put in. **In general, a staff dinner is good for this too, but be sure to thank them personally as well. And after the event is over and everyone has gone home, be sure to e-mail your staff and thank them again. If you have the opportunity, | //The event is over, and teardown has begun. **Be sure to thank your staff for the time that they put in. **In general, a staff dinner is good for this too, but be sure to thank them personally as well. And after the event is over and everyone has gone home, be sure to e-mail your staff and thank them again. If you have the opportunity, | ||
===== For the volunteer ===== | ===== For the volunteer ===== | ||
- | * Know what you' | + | * Do what you say you' |
- | * Ask questions! | + | * Your role may not be glamorous or fun, but it's necessary and appreciated |
+ | * You made a commitment and a promise, see it through | ||
+ | * Just because you're not getting paid doesn' | ||
* What is expected of you? | * What is expected of you? | ||
* Do you need any supplies? | * Do you need any supplies? | ||
* Training? | * Training? | ||
+ | * Ask questions! | ||
* Where will you be? | * Where will you be? | ||
* Indoors or out? | * Indoors or out? |