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members:branth:volunteers [2014/01/01 04:32] branth [For Planners and Organizers] |
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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.//\\ | ||
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| //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, | ||
members/branth/volunteers.txt · Last modified: 2014/01/01 04:41 by branth
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