Shaping our own organisation - from the top down
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Shaping our own organisation - from the top down Shaping the volunteering landscape WCVA Cardiff City Stadium 1 July 2014
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Independent training consultant Rob Jackson at the Wales Volunteering Conference 2014.
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Shaping our own organisation - from the top down
Shaping the volunteering landscapeWCVACardiff City Stadium1 July 2014
Three issues to focus on
1. Why we need to get the ethos right for volunteer involvement
2. Why that starts at the top
3. How can we influence?
Why getting the ethos right is key
• Financial focus
• Sound decision making
• Maximise impact
Why start at the top?
• Organisation wide issue
• Setting the tone
• Don’t forget the board
How can we influence?
• Demonstrate impact
• Model the way
• Be persistent
Takeaways
• We have to influence from the top down if we are to create the right ethos for volunteering
• The senior executive has to be on board
• We need to practice what we preach and give the whole story
• Don’t give up, get support
Getting in touch
07557 419 074
www.robjacksonconsulting.com
@robjconsulting
www.robjacksonconsulting.blogspot.com
http://robjackson.thirdsector.co.uk
Shaping our own organisation - from the ground up
Shaping the volunteering landscapeWCVACardiff City Stadium1 July 2014
Principles
• Volunteers can be powerful advocates
• They need to see and grasp the big picture
• Beware long service and entrenchment
• Volunteers are not a homogenous group
• Provide support
Discussion
• What do you do / have you done before to engage volunteers in influencing change?
• What worked and what didn’t work?
• What lessons would you share with others?
• Feedback
Discussion
• What change do you want to advocate for?
• Why do you want to involve volunteers in this?
• Why would they want to get involved?
• What might you need to do to make it happen?
• Feedback
Changing expectations
• Making a difference, not a contribution
• Limited precious time
• Treated as equals
• Customer / consumer mindset
• Skills, talents and experience like never before
Thoughts, reflections & actions
Getting in touch
07557 419 074
www.robjacksonconsulting.com
@robjconsulting
www.robjacksonconsulting.blogspot.com
http://robjackson.thirdsector.co.uk
