You still have a few weeks up your sleeve so we want to give you a few ideas that you might be able to use to help you in tracking down and gaining your new committee members.
1. Ask people you know.
Have you ever gone up to someone after a meeting and asked why they didn’t put their hand up for the job? “Nobody asked me” is the usual reply, isn’t it? Don’t assume that people know you want them. Tell them. Ask them to join you.
2. Have clear instructions and processes in place.
If you’ve never volunteered before it can be daunting, especially in a role that is as responsible as treasurer. The more organised you are as a committee and the more processes and guidelines you have in place, the better. If you can show the potential volunteer that they will have all the support they need (in writing and from you and the other committee members) it’s more likely that they will take up the role.
3. Campaign and show off!
You’ve worked hard and you’ve had success throughout the year. Not everyone will see what you’ve done. You’re the magic behind the scenes. When you are starting to look for new volunteers, tell people what you’ve achieved and how good it makes you feel. Tell them how rewarding it has been for you. Show the difference that you’ve made. Being able to see the impact of the work often encourages people to get in and help. They can SEE the goal.
You’re probably looking at these tips and thinking that they are too simple and too obvious. Let me ask you, though, when was the last time you actually did any of these things?
They ARE simple techniques which is what makes them easy to overlook, but never underestimate the power of simplicity.
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