[cma-l] Suggestions to get more out of a volunteer

[Canalside's The Thread]

Darren / Ian et al

 

Yes, we all understand this one. It's actually a lot easier to apply the
system ... if you want a job doing properly, do it yourself. Some volunteers
are very good, some are not very good and some take the michael ... we know
who they are. Don't waste your energy on those who don't deserve it.

 

We've gotten shot of about 6 since we started, which to be honest over 12
years isn't bad.

 

I think Ian is slightly in denial with the tinkering though. I agree with
baby minding new work experience and trainees, but surely not baby minding
folk who have been with you 5 years. We've still got volunteers who leave
the Studio a tip, don't do anything apart from a show, break headphones,
leave lights on, don't follow simple health and safety and as Ian says, if
any are reading this, you know who you are.

 

Unfortunately there is ill-feeling sometimes, and I don't think there is an
answer. If you get to heavy handed you could end up like General Custer
stood on your own.

 

Oh the love of Community Radio              IT'S FANTASTIC
YABBA-DABBA-DOO                 Monkeeeeee Magic

 

Nick

 

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From: cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk
[mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of Ian Hickling
Sent: 16 October 2015 10:13
To: The Community Media Association Discussion List; cma-l
Subject: [cma-l] Suggestions to get more out of a volunteer

 

Darren

We've seen this time and time again where problems with studios and
interfering with essential controls have been blamed on volunteers.
My reaction is always "Why do you let them? You need to manage them better"
- to which the response is "They're all volunteers - you can't order them
around - or they'll leave"
So the answer is good people management skills.
Make them welcome - to feel an essential part of the station - and at the
same time gently tell them why responsible behaviour and good housekeeping
are essential.
Some of our Client stations have a large number of underprivileged
volunteers and people with specific social needs.

You need to have a very special kind of Station Manager to make this work.
They'll be reading this and they'll know who I mean!

Seminar material again?

 

Ian Hickling

Partner

 <http://www.transplanuk.com/> 

Office: 01635 578435  (7am-11pm UK time)

Carphone: 07530 980115 (only responds when driving)

6 Horn Street, Compton, NEWBURY, RG20 6QS

 

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From: d.cullum at tonefm.co.uk
To: cma-l at commedia.org.uk
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:16:44 +0100
Subject: [cma-l] Suggestions to get more out of a volunteer

I would say that the majority of volunteers are committed to the cause and
will always show willing, however, there is still a small percentage who
want all the 'glamour' of being on the radio or taking advantage of social
activities arranged by a radio station but always appear to be 'unavailable'
when it comes to helping out at weekend events etc. 

 

I'm sure every CR Station has the same problem, but does anybody have any
ways or means to get around this or encourage the less committed to involve
themselves a bit more? My concern is the risk of 'bad feeling' by those who
give their all over those that don't.

 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Please Note: Tone FM is a 'Not for Profit' Community Radio Station which is
run by volunteers so we may not respond to your email straight away so
please be patient with us. You can help support us by placing a donation
HERE <http://donate.tonefm.co.uk/> 

 

Kind regards.

 

Darren Cullum

Station Manager

 

90/91 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HF

 

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