Project 6029

Motivating Volunteers

Where to begin

• Define project scope • Identify all stake holders• Strategic Plan • Needs and wants analysis• Critical path analysis • Funding• Approval

In the beginning

Past Lessons

• Structured approach • Plan, deliver, evaluate• Regular workdays• Regular meetings• Project update (members magazine) • Media strategy

Other Examples

Change Management

• Culture• Knowledge• Attitude• Skills • Habits • Push v Pull • Planting the seed • Growth

Wow Factor

• 6029 potential• Marketing• Operations• Ability to attract volunteers

Feasibility

• Boiler • Wheels • Test axles • Bearings • Spares• Infrastructure• End budget!

Project Initiation

• Planning begins July 2007• First workday October 2007

Key Strategies

• Fundraising• Resources • Politics • Compliance • Alliancing • Networking

Positive Spin

• Web page • Blog page• Rules of engagement • Internal• External

Fundraising

• Sponsorships, gold silver and bronze• Corporate • Grants• Small donations • Cab rides • First train

Boiler removed

Super week

Work days

Network

Cab rebuild Sydney

Network

Stoker trough

Network

Looking forward

Still to go

Volunteers

The plan ahead

• Certification • Registration• Training • Marketing • Operational plan• People

Questions

Thankyou