6. Attracting and retaining the adults you need
No strategy to offer better Scouting to more young people can be effective without examining how to attract and retain a sufficient quantity of adult volunteers who are – and will continue to be - motivated and effective. This applies equally to the adults who deliver Scouting directly to young people and to those in broader administrative or management functions.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of five strategic areas in the development of adult resources.
Table of content
- Introduction
- Recruitment
- Training
- Support
- Recognition
- Retention
- Summary
Summary
Offering better Scouting to more young people – whether you are expanding within or reaching out – requires a thorough examination of how your association can attract and retain a sufficient quantity of motivated and effective volunteer leaders, and maintain their motivation and effectiveness throughout their time in the association. Developing adult resources involves a strategic approach based on five key areas: recruitment, training, support, recognition and retention.
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