Why is lack of volunteers one of the biggest barriers to the growth of sailing clubs today? What needs to change?
In this episode of Off The Water we return to the topic of volunteers and volunteering. As we emerge from the lack of formal activities brought about by the pandemic, alongside many other aspects of social change, finding, retaining and supporting volunteers has been brought into sharp focus.
The recent launch of RYA Scotland’s Volunteer Development Framework also provides a perfect opportunity to reflect on the overall impact people who volunteer have on the boating community.
Our guest this episode include the Head of Volunteering for Marie Curie UK, Helen Keenan; Robyn Francis of Scottish Student Sailing and a volunteer as part of the Pioneer Project; and Liza Linton RYA Scotland’s Development Manager.
Bringing a depth of knowledge to the conversation around the motivations of volunteers, rewards and the massive impact they make all form part of the discussion that aims to help you, or your organisation reflect on your volunteering practices and ethos.
Here are some of the Links discussed below:
Volunteer Development Framework
Marie Curie UK Volunteering
sportscotland Volunteer info
Pioneer Project
Scottish Student Sailing
Finally you can stay in touch with all the latest news from RYA Scotland via our website, http://www.rya.org.uk/scotland and of course, across our social media channels @ryascotland
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Off The Water Episode 23 - Inside the Student Sailing scene
Off The Water Episode 22 - Cruising & General Purposes
Off The Water meets Finlo Cottier
Off The Water Episode 19 - Rory McKinna and Para Sports
Off The Water - Episode 18 - VISA GB come to Scotland
Off The Water - Episode17 - Dinghy Adventures
Off The Water - Episode 16 - The Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust
Off The Water - Episode 15 - The Hunter Family
Off The Water - Episode 14 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Off The Water - Episode 12 -The Environment
Off The Water - Episode 11 - Volunteering
Off The Water - Episode 10- Outdoor Education Centres
Off The Water - Episode9 - Windsurfing
Off The Water - Episode 8 - Gone Cruising
Off The Water - Episode 7 - Clubs Return To Boating
Off The Water - Episode 6 -Training Centres
Off The Water - Episode 5 - Women In Sport / eSailing Champs
Off The Water - Episode 4 - Our Mental Health
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