Volunteer Recruitment Project
Nearly half of Girlguiding Scotland units that responded to our recruitment needs survey currently have an urgent need for volunteers. The volunteer recruitment project will focus on recruiting and welcoming new volunteers to address this need. Together, we will:
- Support districts and divisions to see the opportunities to attract new volunteers in their area
- Create links with other organisations and groups that could help us reach more potential volunteers
- Develop recruitment and welcome materials that are tailored to specific audiences and show what it’s really like to volunteer with us
- Support local recruitment and awareness raising activities, online and in person
- Support, motivate and inspire current volunteers to make the welcome we give new people even better
- Spread good practice across Scotland
As a result of the project, over the next 3 years, we should see:
- More people enquiring to volunteer
- More people joining guiding
- Existing volunteers feeling more confident and supported in their recruitment
What can I do to help this project succeed?
- Got an innovative idea for how we could recruit or welcome new people? Share it with us!
- Got a contact with an organisation or group that could help us reach potential volunteers? Share it with us!
- Got an example of a recruitment activity that’s worked really well? Share it with us!
What’s coming up in the next few months?
We had a great response to our unit recruitment needs survey so we are currently working our way through your replies to develop an action plan. At the same time, we’re also building up our Scottish volunteer and staff team. You might have seen adverts for a new warm welcome lead volunteer and enquiry coordinator as well as 3 volunteer recruitment officer posts. We’ll be sharing further plans through this webpage, our marketing newsletter and social media.
I’ve got an urgent recruitment need, how do I get support through the project now?
There are already lots of resources and materials available to support you. Check out the recruitment section of our website. You can also contact growth@girlguiding-scot.org.uk for a chat with a member of the Scottish team. You may also have a growth coordinator in your county who can offer local support.