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Chuck linkur Without a doubt. the best method of motivating a member of your organization to become involved is to ask her personally. Standing up at a general meeting and saying “I need three volunteers. Who'd like to help?“ probably won’t do it. You need to approach the potential helper at a time when you can show and explain to her thejob description of the volunteer. Your approach should be enthusiastic, but not pushy. And, if during your recruit- ment of the volunteer. you feel like you're pushing. or if you think that she is feeling uncomfortable because you're coming on too strong. then something is wrong. Back up and try being a little less enthusiastic and a little more patient. Once you've successfully found someone to fill the position, don‘t lose them! Training or an orientation for volunteers is a MUST. What does a new recruit need to know? The following is a list of minimum Free newsletters offer many resources Inlmnlnli‘w littw Lll‘\\L'|l lll\ tluxk. Rt'xl'llll\, l\\t' \L'lllL‘\\\lt'll(‘l. llit-\ lllt‘ lllllll tittttrlt'tlv tlIlLl both free Ml (ll.lll'L' llic lllNl l\ \ivl’ths‘. |'l|l'll‘-llL‘tl in the National ( lettrittg- limiw I‘ll l.IIllll\ Violence, llmul-tc t Lump Hinltlini-~ “ill I lt‘l‘l. lllnnt‘)‘I'mttttt‘, titl.i\\tt, kl \ lllQ (fill) ‘1‘)“ MW (ti-min llllL'l\.'\l\.'\l III study- llll' Iltt' mut- tit titttitlt \Iltlcnce or Hlt'.|lll.’lllt'. .l\\|\l|tlt' \tttli local pnr int». \nmltl llllll helpful tnlurtntttinti .lllil tt'snltttt‘x Ill lltlx Itcuxlcllcr. lhr mural IN ( l)l'\('ll l‘l’llle“. |‘l|l‘ll\llt‘ll In the (llll.lll\' \\l\l\\‘r(utttlt‘ll nu \Mimcn's l\\lIL'\. The l'utttit‘il IN .Ill tulvtwn l7t\\l\‘ to the lmtnttn luncttittteatt on till llltlllL‘T|‘l‘l|.ll!llllt‘_ in \mmcu [here are I6 ti |l.\| |ttl\. \llt' \t'lit I‘lfit. Reflections from ROS .luyct' ('nnning tt‘tcmhcrs, including a president, who .irr appointed by Cabinet on a part- time baSis for three year terms. Members come from around the pro- \lllCC. and for the most part. do not represent organizations or groups. the president. Sam [on (yes. it's a Human) and other council members are available to speak to groups free of charge. To book a speaker or to he put on the mailing list. write to requirements: c goals, mission, aims of [he organization (Why are we here?) * organizational structure and [in-:3 of communication (Who do I report to?) * assigned duties and responsibitiget of other volunteers and paid 5i .t n (Who does what?) * resources available; people my material support to carry out 11-.- work (Who can help me?) * program policies and proced- (What’s acceptable?) This training can either be to." l: or informal and mixed in with -:; skills training (eg. writing a re~ ! tion. salesmanship, microphone r nique, etc.) necessary. If you do enlist the help of So one for a particular job. make i : that he or she knows not only \ . ‘- needs to be done, but a little bit n about the organimtion they are vi ing for. This training builds oonfid .. and committment in the voluix _,r who is helping your organizatt . 3 programs be a success. Chuck Bokor is leadership spect l|»l with the Rural Organizations till Services Branch. Lydia Oleksyn, Ontario Adu M Council on Women’s Issues. 830 ‘ Street. 5th Floor, Toronto MM "it * (416) 965-5824. And here’s an idea you might “it to try. Have you ever thought of ("1" ting on a workshop for your gr Hi‘ on Effective Letter Writing? lt ct tttl cover things like Letter-totheâ€"Ed. wr. letters to politicians at any It t at. letters requesting funding suppui. letters of complaint. Perhaps it Cuuld coincide with a program on rewin- tions. How many of your memt-urs hesitate to write letters on issue of concern because they don't feel they have the skills to do an adequate job? A group that is meeting the needs of its members is. anemone STOW