The Role of Recognition in Recruitment and

Retention of Volunteers

1st EU Level Thematic Conference on the European Year of Volunteering

• The role of recognition in recruitment

• The role of recognition in retaining volunteers

• What are some of the challenges

• How WAGGGS members are working on recognition

An introduction to WAGGGS

WAGGGS is the umbrella organization for National Girl Guide and Girl Guide Associations in 145 countries

WAGGGS represents 10 million girls and young women worldwide from different beliefs, origins and backgrounds through its Member Organizations

WAGGGS provides girls and young women with opportunities for self development throughnon-formal education

WAGGGS is a volunteer-led and volunteer involving organization

Some reasons why people volunteer

• Desire to help other people;• Meet new people and build social networks;• Opportunity to gain personal and professional experience;• Belief in the cause for which volunteers are volunteering;• Opportunity to feel ‘useful’;•Use free-time as productively as possible;•Enjoy themselves; and•Opportunity to use their own skills or learn new ones.

1st EU Report on Volunteering in the EU

Motivation Life Cycle of a Volunteer

1. Exploring Volunteering

2. Developing as a volunteer

3. Sharing volunteering experiences

How to use recognition to retain volunteers

Recognition is a process

Recognition schemes should be unique

Accreditation of skills gained

Scouts et Guides de France

Categorize skills and competences

« translate » Scout and Guide language to everyday or business language

Thank you for your attention

rosemary@europe.wagggsworld.org