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The Six R's of Recruiting

RESEARCH

Research everything!  Most people think of research as boring statistics!  But it doesn't have to be.  There is a world of research knowledge already at your fingertips.  Can you answer the when, where, what, who and why about your existing volunteers?  That is, when did they hear about your volunteer recruitment message, where did they hear it, what attracted them, who did they connect with and why did they volunteer?  This will tell you so much about your current volunteer base in no time at all.

Continually look at refining and improving your recruitment plan.  Question: Who can help me begin this process?  Answer:  Your volunteers.  A creative brainstorming workshop with your volunteers examining the 'good, bad and ugly' of your recruitment methods can answer questions on what works, what doesn't and what could be refined or added?

"How a company deals with mistakes suggests how well it will bring out the best ideas and talents of its people, and how effectively it will respond to change.  When employees know that mistakes won't lead to retribution, it creates an atmosphere in which people are willing to come up with ideas and suggest changes.  This is important to a company's long-term success." Bill Gates

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